Birdbaths help birds during hot summer days when their water sources dry up. However, birds won't use a birdbath if they can't perch on the edge comfortably.

Birds avoid slippery or steep surfaces, even when they need water, because they want to feel safe and move quickly. If a birdbath is too deep or lacks perches, birds may struggle to escape predators.

Larry Hodgson says you can make a birdbath more appealing to birds by adding a handful of pebbles.

Many people don't set up their birdbaths correctly, so they stay empty.

Some birdbaths look nice but birds avoid them because they are too deep or slippery. Adding pebbles can help.

To fix the problem, put pebbles or stones on the bottom of the birdbath so it's shallower in some areas.

Most garden birds prefer water no deeper than five centimeters. Stones or pebbles create a shallower area where birds can stand and feel safer.

Birds feel safer with stones in the birdbath.

Stones in a birdbath also reflect light, making it more visible to birds flying above.

Pile small pebbles along one side of the birdbath so the water depth changes gradually.

Put two or four larger rocks at the bottom of the birdbath so they poke above the water's surface.

Birds will visit your garden if you prepare your birdbath properly.

Scatter a few stones randomly to break up the water's surface and make birds feel less vulnerable.

Shallower areas attract smaller birds, while deeper sections attract larger birds.

Making a birdbath welcoming for birds takes only five minutes and is a great way to attract them to your garden.