DIY Bird Bath from Plastic Pots

This DIY bird bath is an easy project and will look great in your garden while helping the birds and other wildlife have a water refuge.

Here's a fun and easy project using plastic flower pots and a large saucer to create a pedestal shaped bird bath.

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How to Make Your Own Birdbath

I already had the fancier looking black pot (shown above) and I picked up the small pot and larger saucer at the local big box store. You might find some good pieces to upcycle from your local thrift store too.

All you need to do is glue them together. However, the first time I tried it the bird bath was too top-heavy so you need to fill the bottom pot with some rocks or sand to weigh it down. I also ended up using a piece of scrap wood on the bottom to keep it level in the garden and add a little more stability.

I used Gorilla Construction Adhesive to glue the pieces together. However, you could try a two part epoxy glue or other good outdoor adhesives that work on plastic.

Once the glue has cured, (typically 24 hours) you can spray paint the piece so that the parts all look the same. I used a pretty aqua and green spray paint to give it an aged verdigris look.

All you have to do is find a good spot (preferably somewhere not too windy) and add some water to the top basin.

Add a rock or two as a landing spot for the birds. This will help keep small birds from drowning.

Also, consider adding some mosquito dunks in the basin to kill any larvae in the water and change it weekly if you can.

I love the way this homemade birdbath looks in the garden. I hope the birds love it too.