So Simple To Help Birds and Bees - Mini Pond or Pond In A Pot for your Small Garden or Balcony 

This was awesome! I have 30 or more little water features, ponds, pots of water all around our property for the critters and I never feel like I have enough! I'm always looking for new ideas and I love yours. I never thought about using a sock so I'm definitely going to use your idea in my next wildlife water features. Thank you, Amy!

That little bird having such a good bath! ❤❤

Many birds do not care for their feathers in cold water, but rather by taking a sand bath. This helps them against parasites in their feathers. So why not provide both? Your idea is wonderful and with a small sandy area next door it would be perfect. Thanks for the great idea.❤

You did a great job of instructing us. Some commentators blab, others don't explain well enough. You were perfect, with just enough visuals. I did something similar, but I didn't create a ramp, and I used round river rocks. It is probably too slippery for little creatures. Also, I never thought to add plants. Brilliant & Thanks

That’s such a great idea and so cleaver, I love the sock idea as well . I have a tiny garden and this would be perfect to attach the birds 🦅. I’d loved watching that bird have a bath. Thank you. 👍

Absolutely lovely!! 💧❤🐝🌱🐦

Watching the bird at the end was so peaceful.

I use a kiddie pool as a raincatcher and the birds love it. I keep a plank resting on the edge so ground critters can get out if they fall in. In the US we have floating organic pods called Dunks that keep mosquito larvae from hatching in any standing water, which is also desirable. A small piece of Dunk would work in a mini pond.

Great idea, love watching how you get it done. Great job!

❤What a treat. That bird at the end was having a good bath!❤

Thank you for this wonderful idea with the plants. I'm in zone 9b, where in July it gets very hot. I've noticed the paper wasps were drinking out of a tall glass vase, outside my front door. Unfortuntately, they too can drown :( I replaced it with a large terracotta dish, that I placed stones in. I just have to refill it with water on very hot days. And the best part is, the terracotta dish keeps the water temp, at a cooler level !

How beautiful ❤!!!

The sock trick is amazing!

Excellent idea. Especially as I had to rescue a bluetit from inside a little watering can with an inch of water in it yesterday.

Ok. At "Hello crazy lady" I subscribed...

That's such simple and amazing idea. Thank you for sharing, Amy. 😊

I love this I need one for my back yard so birds can have access to water.

I would add mosquito dunks or bits to help control the population. Doesn't harm any other animals or birds. You could also add a battery operated aquarium air stone. You would need to place the battery piece in a waterproof container or ziplock bag.

That was fun to watch! Thanks for sharing your lovely self.

I love this and I am doing it!! Thank you. Oh I never knew about bees, and that will be nice too.

I just love this! I must see if I can put one on my balcony, not half as pretty, but there are many thirsty little birds

i love the sock potting idea … fantastic job!

What a lovely creation. And -it actually seems do-able. No fancy pumps, pond liners and God knows what. The birds love it. And thank you for the graphics at the beginning too-made it all very clear. I drowned a creature accidentally by it having no way out. Haven’t gotten over it. (PS- you sound like you were perhaps once one of my mob , lol). Thank you very much

Cool 😎!! This was Definitely worth watching. Love all the ideas- only One I ever heard of- about leavin some rocks above water level still there are no Fatalities!! The sock idea is Great! It makes it all so neat & tidy. I’ve Got to make one of these for my shady little porch. It’s SO Awfully Hot here & I’ve got water Bowls out there but this is so much Prettier! Thank You for the inspiration! ✌️🇺🇸

WONDERFUL VIDEO! THE LITTLE POND IN A POT IS SUCH A GOOD IDEA! THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING! ❤👏👏👏🥰❤️❤️❤️

Lovely ideas here. What does maintenance of this pot look like? Do you fill it up daily, especially in summer? Do you ever have problems with mosquitoes? I appreciate everything you do! 🙏

I live in really hot country ... I have a water bath for bitds and one for bees I put stones and big pebbles and the bitds sing in my trees right outside my window ❤

This is great, only yesterday I put a flattish plastic tub on the roof outside my window to give the birds water, they usually knock over ice cream tubs ( square ones) so I thought the flattish shape would be more stable the birds are going crazy using it to bath in and I had to change the water numerous times yesterday as there was a line waiting for the bath, the pigeons and crow couple and the magpies are all arguing over it now, it must feel so nice in this hot weather. Thanks for explaining how to keep the water clear, I have a tin of mint and will try this, there's a couple of areas in the garden proper where different birds visit so I will try to make a couple, they love water so much and always make a point of putting water out for the bigger animals like the cats and foxes but will bear in mind the steps and easy exit for little guys.

Sock tip very clever 👍

Imagino tú alegría, cuando viste a ese pajarito bañándose en tú fuente de agua!🦜

We have a lot off oaks and oak nuts comming down from August to February... witch was not handy for the tyni ponds. So I will trie again with your lovely clear film. On a spot half shadow and bit further from all the oaks. I did make hanging dishes under branches of trees. But bees , bumbles can drown. or young birds .. we let the leaves hang in a bit so they could get out. But oak is a kind of oak tannic acid and not good 😢. Also pine tree needles in bird feeders water is toxic😢... and killing. We learned the hard way .

That is so cute! I wondered how a small solar fountian would work in it? I have a large cement bird bath. I put a piece of brick in it so the water wouldn't be to deep for smaller birds. The bees like it to, 😊❤

I love this idea. I thought there was going to be some small pump gadget buy no. Simple. ❤️❤️👍🏻

U r a Darling,with wonderful ideas 😊

That was amazing!

Love this. ❤

Amy that's a wonderful idea. Great for getting children involved and learning too.

Lovely ideas. You are the best

Thank you!

Question: Lovely video and love the sock idea. How often do you change the water? Or do the plants you suggest ensure the water stays healthy eternally so you never have to change it?

really good video. thanks for posting. love the sock planters

Good sharing💛💛💛💛Nice

Beautiful idea but here in Italy it doesn't work out well. In the summer it can reach 38° but I always have a large bowl of water cleaned every day and the birds, bees and lizards love it!

Love it I am going to do some myself ❤

Really great video. Really like that you showed every stage. The birds at the end were great seeing it used. New subscriber 😊👍

Nice. Thanks for sharing my friend ❤

It's amazing how enjoyable it is to see, and hear, the birds in the water ❤ I didn't see that you put in any of the other 2 underwater plants. Will this water really stay clean enough with just those 2 plants you put in?

Fantastic job as always, I am away to make one with my daughter!

I love this idea! I have two questions: I didn’t see you add the underwater plants…do you add those on top of the small stones? And, do you suggest placing the “pond pot” in the sun or shade? Thank you again! I’m so ready to create my own!

So beautiful and very simple and easy. Thank you

Sweet little project and the birds just love it!

Ooops....!!!! it's HEAVEN.sending looots ❤❤❤❤ from Dubai

Going to try this. Thanks for the tips! ❤

Love this! Where do you position it- sun/shade, amongst shrubs so the birds have shelter from predators? Lovelyvideo thank you ( Sydney Australia)

I really liked this video and plan to create a little backyard pond myself today! The sock pocket idea is ingenious. Thank you for the inspiration and great information.

What a great idea , love 💕 it and the birds do ,too

Thank You Kindly for time and sharing your information. Much Appreciated!!! Warmly, Willow LOVE the Sock 🧦 Pocket 💜

Lovely end result Birdie enjoying it

Great idea did one last month for my Grandchildren ❤

I love this so much, thank you!

Superbes de belles idées merci pour le partage de votre savoir-faire et expérience!❤🐦👍🏼🌟🌱🦋🐦🌿🥰👍

Wonderful presentation! 💥Thank you for sharing this and your personality is lovely.

Such great tips! thank you!

How lovely! ❤

Thanks Amy I'll give this a go

Love it 🐦

Do you have to change the water frequently, or just add water when it evaporates?

What a great idea, thank you for sharing!♥

Fantastic, thank you.

Lovely idea. Great for wildlife. ❤

Wonderful project! Thank you!

BEAUTIFUL ❤️ THANK YOU!! ALWAYS, Paula C

I love this, very pretty. Question: how do clean the bird poop out of it? I have shallow plastic bowls for the birds and I refresh the water up to 4 times a day because of course the little darlings poop in there. How do you clean yours?

THANKYOU Amy that was a really lovely video, loved seeing the critters in your garden. A big hello from Australia 😊

Nice

Great ideas, thank you

Amazing 🎆

Sock tip is brilliant, and love your sense of humor. Subbed! 😊

Blimey, I’m going to try trailing some of my rapacious mint into my pond! What a great idea👍🏻 These are such a great idea. I have a few dotted about in addition to my main pond. Can I mention that if you’re going to keep it above ground, they can heat up quite a lot in very hot weather. Don’t place them where they’ll be in constant full sun all day and use light coloured containers, even white, as this helps to prevent too much heat absorption. Don’t do what I did once and stick a black one out in the blazing sun! 🥴

Beautiful! 🤗🤗🤗🥰

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Love it,I have old sink I use like this ,love watching the birds,great tip💕

Fabulous, definitely going to do this ❤

Excellent video, now I must try and find some of the plants as I’m in another country. Thanks 👋

Hope I'll be able to do this in the future. I've always wanted more nature friendly things in my familes backyard apart from our typical bird feeder and our smaller garden.

I just love it!!! What a wonderful idea!!

Τhank you so much my dear ♥️

Great ideas. I've been wanting to put a simple water feature with aquatic plants in my backyard. I have hanging bird baths but I haven't seen birds go to them. All God's creatures need water. Thanks Amy 🌞🐦

This is lovely, but i am completely terrified of frogs, so I daren't make one for my garden. I know it's irrational, i know they are good for gardens, but that's the thing about phobias, they are not rational. Anyway, I enjoyed watching your lovely tutorial.

Loved this thank you.

Enjoyed watching this

Beautiful

Wunderbare Idee wirklich ne Anleitung, vielen Dank dafür....... Das mache ich nach, denn ich habe viele Bienen und Vögel eingeladen, nur G "" Getränke" vergessen Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland/Bayern von Sylvia

Brilliant 💜uk

The idea of the sock-planters is awesome! maybe my waterplant would have survived if I had done that instead of using one of these pond-baskety-things, that the passing ducks just kicked over and poured all contents into the pond... I will be trying that at the next mini pond!

What a great idea.

Birds love it. So do mosquitos.

Love this!

So I only have a patio garden & don’t think have any birds visiting but do have bees & sometimes butterflies…if I got space I might do this. What a wonderful thoughtful idea Subscribed Will check out the channel later

This looks like such a great idea but I do have a question. How do you clean the water when it gets really yucky?