Whirligigs are a great way to deter unwanted birds and critters from your garden. The motion as they move in the wind keeps unwanted guests away! There are many themed whirligigs that will fit right into any garden.
Whirligig Scarers
If you have one of those little whirligigs that have a blade that goes around in the breeze, why not set it up near your plants it will scare the birds away as long as the wind is blowing.
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S. 'Whirligig.' Can't seem to decide which way to grow, as tightly packed leaves form crests and humps as they mature.
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To ensure that final vowel stays banished, there's not a flag, whirligig, weather vane, or braided rug in sight.
A garden twirler is a form of wind-driven whirligig constructed as a vertical tower rather than as a horizontal windmill. As the wind turns a garden twirler, it spins---and the effect creates a motion that draws your attention.
This has something to do with what the piece is (a whirligig versus a Japanese lantern), but also what the piece is made of.
I have a jaunty wooden sun medallion, made by a Vermont chain-saw artist; and whirligigs, while not especially practical, are colorful and fun. It's your garden, so add anything that strikes your fancy.
Scare 'em off. Try noisemakers like disposable pie plates, radios and whirligigs. Motion detectors that set off alarms or lights work well with night-browsing deer. Motion-activated sprinklers give intruders a cold shower.
Photos, especially of flowers, stimulate the senses and trigger the "I have to have this" response. Photos are the most useful when they show you something you haven't seen before. Everyone knows what a ripe red tomato looks like, but "Whirligig ...
Pinwheels and whirligigs: Set them in the pot with your plants. I find that the constant motion scares away the birds but doesn't seem to phase our city squirrels and raccoons - they'll think you're cute for trying! ...
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