Garden Chore Day: Cleaning Out My Bird Fountain and Fixing Irrigation! :: Gardening Zone 9b

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Welcome Gardeners! My task for today is finally addressing my disgusting bird fountain! It’s been filling with algae so quickly as the weather gets hotter causing me to need to clean it more and more often! 😩 Yesterday, I found some algaecide at Wild Birds Unlimited to hopefully keep the algae down! Everyone cross your fingers! 🤞🏼 Enjoy!
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@livingportside Год назад

The algae infested water would have actually been good nutrients for some of your flowers - the presence of algae actually means an excess of nitrogen (probably in the form of ammonium or nitrates from the birds). I'd dump that water out around some trees or shrubs on your property and I think they would thank you for it :)

@kfetter9046 Год назад

You're such a good mom, Janey. I think it was very wise to back off on filling every moment of the girls' summer vacation with camps. It is every bit as important to have down time, as it is to have activities. That is how we refresh and energize ourselves. You made me laugh when you were tasting your blueberries. Bet you can't eat just one, LOL! I know I can't 🤣

@nwilliams2697 Год назад

I have used this product in my fountains for several years. It is the best I've found. I make sure the fountain is as clean as I can get it before replacing the water. I use a long handled brush with soft bristles to get in the crevices. I also use a tool for fish tanks with a "scratchy pad " that is used for tougher spots. I use a fish net to remove debris between cleanings. I can go a couple of weeks without cleaning and even when I have to clean it it's not as tough a job.

@marysetliff2441 Год назад

You might take the moss away from your Maple to help it dry out easier and replace it when it's dried enough.

@MarigoldsintheGarden Год назад

Aww....you such a nice Mum Janey, always thinking of what would be good for your children's happiness. such as making them pancakes, and making sure that they have the best time on their holidays. Enjoy every moment with your sweet girls, as they grow up so fast. My little granddaughter is at school already! It makes me feel old. I am teaching her about the garden and she is now planting seeds and eating the tiny little tomatoes that have grown. You did such a great job cleaning your water fountain Thank you for sharing your knowledge on how to clean it: that will really help me out as I too get lots of mozzies laying their eggs wherever there is water.

@tammyrice1529 Год назад

Please make sure to keep us updated. I would love it for my bird bath and my Mother in law’s fountain. My daughter has her first day of Summer today . We go on road trips every couple of weeks instead of summer camps. It okay s so much fun to create memories with her. I hope y’all have a wonderful summer break.

@MargieDuerr Год назад

I have the same problem with my fountain. One tip I took from @GardenQueen is to use a shop vac to suck out the water. I bought a cheap one specifically for my fountain. Maaaybe $40?? It’s so helpful. Then you can suck all the gunk out of the pump too!

@linakhoury6623 Год назад

Well done Janey 🌺 good work and happy school holidays for your daugthers and enjoy your time. 🦋🌺🦋

@dennymeyer1287 7 месяцев назад

Good Morning Janey, I have been binge watching all of your videos the last few weeks. Love Love.. and you have alot! lol, but love your gardens and so excited for your new place now. but on this one, i haven't even watched is all the way through yet, but I also have a concrete fountain i have had for years and what I do usually once week is just tip it over so most of the water comes out, then I use a new grill brush. and that works so well, and spray the water out as i go. I am going to try this alga stuff too! thanks for all of your videos! Genie :)

@vvmolina Год назад

Would be great if they produced those bird baths with a drain plug

@susanmitchell2687 Год назад

Another fun video.. very cool to see the hummingbird visiting while you were chatting with us..

@cindielbrecht557 Год назад

Summer, girl’s sleep over, great memories! My dad had a camper in our backyard that was said “restoring “ and that’s where the Barbie village was until 13teenish, when sleepovers involved neighbor boys coming to visit! So, word of advice, keep Barbie inside!

@janeta2559 Год назад

really enjoy wild birds unlimited. I got a beautiful pot there last year decorated in butterflies Great tutorial on the fountain Janey

@jasminelouisefarrall Год назад

Great job Janey 🥰 the rabbits are adorable 🥰🥰

@sandraengstrand2784 Год назад

I adore that fountain so much!!! 🪶🪶🪶💕

@donnasgarden6495 Год назад

I've used the Fountec for a long time, doesn't work as well as they claim but it is better than nothing. I suggest you get one of those really large, absorbent sponges like you would wash a car with to help empty the water out, faster than a cup!

@Lorilovesgardening 10 месяцев назад

Hi Janey, I have the same Juliet fountain. I clean mine with a power washer and it takes only minutes and looks brand new. I’ve had mine for a couple of years. I do need to drain and cover mine for the winter so maybe the reason I don’t have too much algae growth. Try a power washer if you have one. It will change your life.

@kimberlybyrne401 Год назад

I love this Janey !! ❤

@ginghamblonde8862 Год назад

I’ve heard adding a few copper pennies in a bird bath helps with algae

@Super2yorkies Год назад

Hi Janey! Got my shirt, hat and sticker today. I was so excited and the personal note was such a nice touch. Love your channel. Beth May.

@catherinefrasier4051 Год назад

i Janey. I want to thank you for giving me the push I needed to get out and clean my bird bath! Ill get started this afternoon. Next time I'm in Sacramento I'll make sure to stop in at the Wild Bird store, as well. Thanks for sharing!

@trinawilliams1395 Год назад

Received my new DPWR shirt today. I LOVE it!! Great color and the quality is excellent. So soft! I enjoyed the sweet personal note and will be wearing my new shirt with joy and pride. I hope you will be offering them in a long sleve version!??! Thanks Janie!! ❤😊

@DigPlantWaterRepeat Год назад

Yay!! I’m so glad you like it Trina! Long sleeve version hopefully coming soon 🤞🏼Thank you again for your support 💗

@MichelleSuggs-ls1ki Год назад

You should remove the green tape holding the maple to the support stake. It can strangle the trunk

@judymiddleswart9350 Год назад

Have you watched utube MR MAPLE?? They are awesome they say do not overwater JAPANESE MAPLES.. but know you live in a dry climate I live on gulf coast and only water mine in a pot once week it’s doing great for about 6 years but need to plant it!! MR MAPLE SAYS OVERLOVING JAPANESE MAPLE IS THE DEATH OF THEM!!! Feet will help ...good to know about the algae cleaner!! Love your back yard so pretty!!!! Thanks 😊

@dianetemple4243 Год назад

I have two fountains that I clean every 2 or 3 days. I just use a forceful spray from my water hose. Works like a charm and very rarely do I have to scrub. I have found that cleaning them on a regular basis keeps the maintenance minimal. I do add something similar to what you're using every 2 weeks. That seems to do the trick.

@maryalcorn9016 Год назад

You can use pool algaecide.Just use a much smaller dose.

@DaveCollierCamping Год назад

Awesome, bird bath cleaning every day, soon as I finish they fly right in :)

@anngallegos5515 Год назад

Im having terrible issues with algae in my fountain. My fountain is an 80 gallon antique syrup kettle with antique hand pitcher pump. This is the first time i have had an issue. Previously i had aquatic plants in it. When we had the arctic blast in December, it ended up killing most of the plants. I'm zone 8b in North Florida. I really enjoy your channel!

@sEaSoNaLMiLk Год назад

I will be at the store bright and early for the algecide!!! I have a bird bath out in the sun that gets yuck within a couple days. Thanks for idea! Though we have a pool I’d never considered algicide that would be bird safe. How cool

@kacky1100 Год назад

Janey if the algae stuff you bought doesnt work i have a 3 tiered fountain and i use baking soda in mine works a treat and keeps it pretty clean doesnt seem to hurt the pump

@brendajones9467 Год назад

Good luck... It was my job to try and keep 20+ fountains clean when I worked at the Garden Center. Nothing worked very good.🌻

@rochellechirchick3697 Год назад

I didn’t know you had bunnies. They are adorable. Have you done a video in the past about your bunnies. It’s so great that they have freedom in your backyard. My question is, how do you manage backyard bunnies? Love your channel.

@roselynburciar7401 Год назад

❤ the bunnies!

@joellenjones3410 Год назад

You should use a Mr. clean Magic eraser pad next time! It’s so much easier!🙌🏼 Your garden is looking fabulous!

@sandyellis4387 Год назад

Do the bunnies eat your plants? They are so cute hopping around!

@shenr2549 Год назад

thanks for sharing! i had the same type of fountain and exactly same issue! did not know about this product last year. had my lawn guy cleaning up fountain. he used chlorene probably too much and when water drained out to my garden, killed a few plants rightaway. then i read about wrong ratio of chlorene could kill many micro-organisms in the soil and make plants ill. this year they came back with ill looking. very much regretted and will be thinking to avoid this type of design with next fountain.

@Oregonyardening Год назад

I’ll be interested to see how that solution works! I need a solution to my fountain too!

@trishferrer8209 Год назад

Loved this video. The bunnies are so cute. Lol 1/2 gallon per hr still sounds like a lot. Is that because it's a baby tree?

@alcg3981 Год назад

I think it was Erin, Impatient Gardener who used a pond dye! In a big barrel 🤔. Apparently safe for wildlife if I remember correctly. I had never seen nor heard if it! Check it out Janey😊, it may help hide your stains (if you want to hide them)?

@cindyannefontenot Год назад

Hi Janey! I’ve been watching your channel for a couple of months now and have a few questions…maybe they can end up as content videos. 1. Can you show where your drip irrigation begins and show they routes it takes to each area? Is it originating from an outdoor water faucet? Do you get those supplies online or in a big box store? 2. While you were showing the fountain behind you and the new feet on your pot, I was wondering if the pot runoff will stain your concrete? If so can you put a small saucer that is lower than the feet to collect any of the drippage? 3. I noticed a hummingbird on your feeders while you were showing the fountain behind you. Wouldn’t it be adorable to just run a short video, like an ASMR video just showing that area with the fountain, new tree and hummingbird feeders, also while listening to the fountain? I know I’d love that. I love gardening videos and am in zone 9a or b in East Houston area and I know it’ll be super hot and I’d love to set up drip for my flowers and bushes in my garden. Just needing to know where to start…

@MariePotsPlants Год назад

Not a fun job but it looks great! I’d love to have a fountain but I feel like it would be a fun for all for the mosquitoes.. being amongst all the rice fields, the mosquitoes are just insane here. Insane!!! It’s awful lol When we went on the garden tour we kept saying “oh how nice would it be to just sit and relax in this yard in the evening “ something we can’t really do unless your willing to sacrifice yourself to the mosquitoes 🙃 My girls love the fireplace screensaver too when they sleep in the living room 😂

@New-Hat-Gardening Год назад

Just spraying out the fountain once a week should keep the algae down. Wondering how the polymers will be in the garden when you clean the fountain?

@itsmewende Год назад

This made me wonder if I really want make my planter..same company with 4 birds..into a fountain. Ya sometimes that saying...be care what you wish for...yep that's now swirling in my head. I love the girls wanted a fireplace in the room. Do you let Jeffery play with the bunnies, he's a good age to think they're one of him 😊

@DigPlantWaterRepeat Год назад

Jeffery is obsessed with the bunnies! They will chew on their chew toys and then he will start chewing on the bunny chew toys! 😆 it’s hilarious! He takes a naps in their hay 🥰

@itsmewende Год назад

@@DigPlantWaterRepeat Awww 🥰🥰🥰