Spring is definitely on its way and for me that means it’s time to think about the Birds. I love having birds in my garden, it would be a lifeless place without them. I always like to provide some nesting boxes to encourage them. The birds might not always agree with my choice but they make the garden look pretty as well. I need to replace some of mine this year and with a birthday coming up I have been looking at quite a few different ones so I can drop some hints!

You can go for something very simple like the Bluebird Manor Birdhouse, I love the name of this one! It just makes me think of Disney and happy thoughts and Spring as well as being very practical and not too expensive.

Of course, if you want something a little more elaborate you could go for The Barrington Birdhouse though you will need a garden big enough for it – at over 6 feet tall it is huge – but just think of all the birds you would have – wonderful! At a guess I would say it has to be one of the biggest birdhouses manufactured.

My personal favorite though has to be these lovely little Summer Home Birdhouses – they are so pretty and delicate and just right for all the summer songbirds. I love the colours and the the size is just right for hiding them around the garden out of the reach of any marauding cats. I suspect that these are the ones I will be putting up this year.