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Gardenscape 2010

Gardenscape 2010

RJ Schickler, Inc. Landscaping stopped by the store over the summer and ask me to participate in the Rochester Flower Show. They gave me paperwork on renting a booth but I felt it was more than I could afford so I had to decline. To my delight, Sharlene Reeves and Karl Naegler came back a [...]

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Can the birdhouse go outside?

I put a clean out in each birdhouse and they are painted with at least one coat of exterior polyurethane (I use Helmsman Spar.) I admit, the glass door knobs and other pretty accents may wear and weather more than some would want. It is up to the buyer if you would like to put [...]

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Should I leave the birdhouse out all winter?

The weather is certainly going to affect the looks and longevity of the house. Sure, you could bring them in during the fall and put them back up just before nesting season, although the birds like to nest in a house that is familiar to them. By leaving them out they will be more comfortable [...]

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When should I clean my birdhouse?

After you are sure the birds have finished their nesting cycle you can clean them out.  Remember that some species could nest twice, so don’t be in a hurry.  Anytime before the next nesting season is fine.

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Where is the clean out?

I have the habit of using a nail hinge style clean out door.  On one side or the other (and I usually tell you which side on my attached note card or description) I screw the side shut.  You take this screw out far enough to come out of the bottom birdhouse floor and pull [...]

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