Many of us will have birds that regularly visit our gardens, and it’s easy to provide a home for them by building nest boxes or bird tables.
Measure the roof of your bird table and cut some plastic sheeting to fit over it – this will act as a waterproof membrane. Secure it over the roof with galvanised tacks.
Cut the water-retentive matting to fit over the plastic sheeting and fix it to the roof of the bird table with galvanised tacks.
Use a saw to divide the timber batten into four pieces – one for each slope of the roof. Cut one end of each piece at a 45˚ angle so they fit neatly together at the apex of the roof. Drill some pilot holes into the timber, then screw the battens in place.
Use a craft knife to cut the sedum matting to size, then lay it over the roof of the bird table.
