• 22.8" tall modern concrete pedestal birdbath in a minimalist garden
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  • Dimensions and size chart for the modern square bowl birdbath
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Concrete Garden Bird Bath Square Pedestal 22 Inch

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  • Architectural modern style
  • Square basin, straight edges
  • Wide flat floor to stand in
  • 27.5 lb, nothing to peel or fade
Free US shipping from California or New Jersey, no minimum
60-day returns, even if you just changed your mind
3-year warranty
The column is square in section, flaring to a square foot, and the basin above is squared as well with a shallow recess cut into it. Straight edges throughout.
22.8" tall modern concrete pedestal birdbath in a minimalist garden
Modern concrete birdbath on a fresh green lawn
Durable concrete birdbath standing in the snow, demonstrating weather-resistant cast construction.
Dimensions and size chart for the modern square bowl birdbath

GARDEN BIRD BATH

Square, Which Almost None of Them Are

Bird baths are round because bowls are round and columns are turned. A square section is a different manufacturing decision and a different look, and it is the reason this one sits properly beside square paving slabs, a concrete wall or a straight edged border.

The finish is exposed aggregate, coarse and speckled, so the surface has real grain in it rather than a smooth cast face. At 27.5 pounds it holds position without help.

Square basin concrete bird bath on a paved terrace with ornamental grasses behind

Two Pieces, One Twist

Every concrete bird bath we carry uses the same twist fit, whatever the shape.

Square concrete bird bath basin lowering onto its tapered pedestal then turning to lock

Your Concrete Garden Bird Bath Square Pedestal, up in three steps

  1. 1

    Insert top into bottom

    Lift the basin onto the pedestal and drop the collar into the socket. Two people make this easy, one person can manage it.

  2. 2

    Twist to lock

    Turn the basin a quarter turn until it seats. No adhesive, no fixings, and it comes apart again the same way.

  3. 3

    Level and fill

    Check it sits flat all the way round, then fill to about two inches.

What You Get With This Concrete Garden Bird Bath Square Pedestal

  1. 01

    Square section, in a category that is almost entirely round.

    Bowls are round and columns are turned, so nearly every bird bath is a circle on a cylinder. A square column with a squared basin lines up with square paving, straight borders and rectangular planters instead of sitting awkwardly among them. In a garden built on straight lines that is the difference between a piece that fits and one that is merely placed.

  2. 02

    Exposed aggregate rather than a smooth face.

    The surface has visible grain and speckle in it, so the concrete reads as material rather than as a molded shell. It also hides marks better than a smooth gray face.

  3. 03

    Twenty seven pounds on a wide square foot.

    Level ground and it stays put. The square base gives a broader stance than a round foot of the same width.

  4. 04

    Fill to two inches, not to the brim.

    The recess is shallow by design. Chickadees stand on the flat rim and sip, robins get right in. Filled to the top it becomes a drinking stop.

Where to put it

Square paving, a rendered or concrete wall, a straight edged border, a modern courtyard. This one is built to line up with things rather than to soften them. Twenty three inches is a safe height for birds. Leave open ground on the approach and keep cover within a short flight.

Concrete Garden Bird Bath Square Pedestal Size, Weight, and Materials

Dimensions22.8 in. tall
Weight27.5 lb.
MaterialConcrete
FinishLight gray exposed aggregate, sealed
DesignSquare section column with squared basin
AssemblyTwo piece, no tools required
Recommended useOutdoor year round
Dimensions and size chart for the modern square bowl birdbath

Keeping This Concrete Garden Bird Bath Square Pedestal in Good Order

Concrete Garden Bird Bath Square Pedestal upkeep, in three lines

  • Every 2 to 3 days Change the water, more often in hot weather.
  • Every week Scrub with a stiff brush and rinse. No soap, no bleach.
  • Before the first frost Drain it, then turn it over or store it under cover.
Looking after the finish

Exposed aggregate hides general marks well. A soft brush every few weeks keeps the recess clear.

  • 3 years Warranty against manufacturing defects
  • 60 days Returns, no restocking fee
  • Free shipping Continental US, from California or New Jersey

Questions About This Concrete Garden Bird Bath Square Pedestal

Why square rather than round?
So it lines up with square paving, straight borders and rectangular planters. Almost every bird bath is a circle on a cylinder, which sits awkwardly in a garden built on straight lines.
What is the finish like?
Exposed aggregate, coarse and speckled, so you see grain in the concrete rather than a smooth cast face. It also hides marks better than a plain gray surface.
Where should a square basin bird bath go in a garden?
Modern courtyards, square paving, concrete or rendered walls, straight edged borders. It is built to align with hard landscaping rather than to soften planting.
Will birds use a square basin bird bath?
The flat rim gives a clear landing edge and the recess stays shallow. Fill to two inches, keep the approach open, and have cover within a short flight.
Are square bird baths better than round ones?
Not for the birds, who care about depth and approach rather than outline. A square basin is a design decision. It gives you a straight edge to line up with paving, decking or a wall, where a round bowl reads as a loose shape.
What is an exposed aggregate finish on a bird bath?
The surface is worked back so the stone in the mix shows through as fine speckle rather than a flat color. It is the concrete itself, not a coat on top, so there is nothing to flake or fade.

Ships free from California or New Jersey, and it is covered for three years.

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