When a crop ripens on a plot, it becomes a delicious prey for all birds living in the district. A pack of rooks, crows and sparrows is able to completely glue fruit from cherry or sweet cherry in a matter of hours. To protect the land from gluttonous birds, in ancient times people came up with a garden scarecrow, whose outlines resembled a man. This method of scaring birds can not be called effective 100%.At first, birds watch the human scarecrow, and seeing that it does not move, one of the most courageous representatives of birds is going to fly on reconnaissance. Naturally, there is no response to such an intrusion from the guard of the kitchen garden, after which the birds calmly procure their livelihood.
Today, there is a more reliable way to protect the crop - an electronic bird repeller. But, despite the development of technology, the garden scarecrow is still not losing its relevance. Only today this device has changed its function a bit: now the scarecrow is more used to decorate the country plot. It is enough to connect the imagination and make a little effort, so that the frightening at first glance scarecrow turned into a real work of art."Dream House" in this review will share the ideas of creating a garden stuffed with their own hands.
The scarecrow
The secret of the effective scarecrow
There is an opinion that before the birds were afraid of scarecrows, but now they are accustomed to it.animals gradually evolve. But superstitious people believe that in ancient times the vegetable scarecrow was done not only for the purpose of scaring away birds, but also as a symbol of protection of the house and the harvest. In times of paganism, the scarecrow was a symbol of the deity. People endowed him with a mystical power and, worshiping, asked for protection and a generous harvest.
Of course, this version looks very fantastic, but if you want to make a scarecrow yourself, while believing in the power of thought and visualization effect, decorate it with beautiful elements symbolizing your desire. For example, a wreath of flowers could be worn on the head of a scarecrow, as a symbol of beauty and health;a wreath of fruits, symbolizing fertility;or do not one thing, but two scarecrows, if you want to attract love and understanding to your home.
Sunny scarecrow on the garden
Pair of orogenic scared of flower pots
Garden stuffed on the bench Photo
Beautiful pictures of the scarecrow
Stuffed for the garden of grandfather and baba
But do not hope that the belief in the magical power of the scarecrow will help him cope with his main task -protection of crops from birds. If you plan to use a scarecrow for its intended purpose, involve in the process of creating elements that really frighten the birds.
So, the birds are afraid of the following:
- blue;
- loud sounds;
- of moving objects;
- shiny things.
Blue color scares away birds because it is rare in nature and birds consider it to be aggressive. Therefore, choosing a scarecrow outfit, instead of light things, give preference to things in a bright blue hue.
Scarecrow in blue trousers for scaring away birds
Scarecrow on a garden in a blue jacket
A garden stuffed woman in blue jeans photo
It's unlikely that the scarecrow in the garden will constantly rumble and make noise. However, if you attach rustling ribbons, bells, decorative pots and other light elements to it, they will start moving in the wind, producing a characteristic sound. Add a bogey of brilliance can be with the help of foil, CDs, New Year's Eve, etc.
A bright scarecrow with his own hands
Scarecrow with his own hands from burlap
We make a scarecrow in the garden with our own hands
First of all, to create a garden scarecrow you need to make a base. The basis is easiest to do with the help of wooden poles or bars, which are fastened together with each other in the form of a cross. In the simplest version, to create a scarecrow, just put a shirt or burlap of the right size on the base and build a head for it.
Scarecrow on a wooden base photo
The head can be made from an old leaky ball, wrapped around it with a cloth and wearing a hat. Also this fragment of homemade stuffed stuff is convenient to do with a bag full of things, pumpkin and other improvised means of round or oval shape.
How to make a scarecrow in a garden with a head
If you want to give your creation not only intimidating, but also aesthetic qualities, you need to think over its structure in more detail. Put on it jeans stuffed with rags, cloth or foam rubber, thus building your feet. To make the trunk the easiest way with a T-shirt or shirt, also stuffing it for a volume with suitable things. To make your head look more realistic, make it from a white cloth bag or an old pillowcase. In creating the head, the most difficult thing is to give it the right shape. To make it easier for yourself, fill the foundation of the future head with cloth rather than woven cloth, sewing it with stitches along the perimeter.
Girl-scarecrow in the garden photo
Garden stuffed with their own hands
No matter how well stuffed stuffed, with a strong wind its contents will fall out. To avoid this, sew the edges of the pants and sleeves of the crop guard. However, a scarecrow without hands and feet looks at least strange, so pick up your shoes for footwear and wear suitable gloves.
Scary grandfather in the garden
Scarecrow with his own hands photo
The base of the scarecrow is ready, however, so that it becomes a real garden decoration, think over many small details: headgear, facial expression, attributes, etc. For example, you can pick up a huge hat with a field for a scarecrow, which one of its kind will terrify the birds, and you can find for him a bright wig or a beautiful cap. To create details of the face, use any materials you like - buttons, knitted threads, cloth shreds, eyes from plush toys, etc.
Also do not forget to give your creation some suitable attributes that will give it style and character. For example, give him a bouquet of flowers, a bucket, a pot, bells, etc.
And note that the height of the scarecrow should match the height of the person. This will not only give him realism for birds, but, perhaps, at night, will frighten off intruders who intend to pohozjanynichat in your garden.
How to make a garden effigy
Beautiful garden scarecrow with your own hands photo
Bright and rustling scarecrow in a garden photo
Garden stuffed in a field Photo
If you own the art of cutting and sewing, sew a scarecrow by analogy with how the dolls are sewn. It can not be guaranteed that such a product will scare away birds, but it will surely become a worthy ornament of a garden plot.
Lovely garden scarecrow photo
You can also create a scarecrow in the form of an animal, a cartoon character or a fairy-tale character. Interesting will be the scarecrow in action - working in the garden or in the garden, carrying a garden trolley, etc. The main thing is that the product created by you possess deterrent elements and at the same time be able to decorate the garden plot.
Scarecrow with a cart Picture
Scarecrow for decorating a garden Photo
Scarecrows in a summer residence Photo
Scarecrow at work in a garden
Creation of a garden scarecrow is a creative and very fascinating process. In this case, you can completely rely on your imagination, abandoning the long-known patterns.
