you’re able to’t go wrong with this small space, drought-resistant garden plan filled with colorful plants.

However, they will always need fresh water to drink and bathe in.

Unfortunately, birdbaths can attract more than colorful birds.

Small-Space, Drought-Resistant Garden Plan illustration

Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke

They can also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

These insects will lay their eggs in stagnant water.

That’s why it’s important to regularlyclean your birdbath.

If possible, place your birdbath beneath the shade of a tree to keep the water cool.

If it’s positioned in direct sunlight, the water might become too hot for birds to use.