A bird bath is a simple addition to any garden or backyard that offers countless benefits to your home. They can be easily obtained from your local home improvement store and take very little maintenance. This simple project enhances your physical space, creates a feeling of tranquility and can aid in your homegrown fruit and vegetable bounty. Here is a guide for reasons to install a bird bath in your yard. 

What to Know About Adding a Bird Bath in Your Yard

1. Insect Reprieve

Most people don't love the presence of insects. However, when you have a garden, the more, the better. Insects, like wasps, are an important component to the success of a growing garden because they can eat pests that are destructive to your plants. A bird bath gives them somewhere to cool off while they aid in pollination and pest removal. 

2. Natural Gardeners

As one would expect, bird baths attract birds. Installing one from your local home improvement store creates a natural habitat birds seek. It provides hydration, a perch to rest on and a great location to spot prey. Additionally, when they are hunting for insects, seeds, flowers and worms, they naturally aerate the soil and remove dead plant material, so you don't have to. 

3. Calming Atmosphere

In a hectic, overscheduled world, everyone needs somewhere to go to unwind. Adding a birdbath to your yard creates an immersive and calming space. The trickle of the water, the colors of the flowers that grow around it and the sounds of birds chirping as they dunk their heads and drink creates an organic and tranquil space that both you and Mother Nature appreciate.

A & R Home Center is one of the few hardware stores that can fulfill all of your home remodeling needs. Located in Washington, IN, this locally owned business has served the community for over 48 years, providing a variety of services from HVAC and remodeling to automotive and sporting goods. Whether you need power tools or the assistance of a specialist, this neighborhood home improvement store has the resources to help you improve any area of your home. To learn more about the business, visit the website. For questions or to get a quote, call (812) 254-7018.