Have an algae problem in your bird bath?

Here's a tip to keep algae from growing in your bird bath using lavender and a daylily leaf. It releases a chemical that stops the growth of algae.

First, clean your bird bath as usual, and fill it with water. Then tie about 7 sprigs of lavender flowers together with a daylily leaf, and let it float in the bird bath. Then just replace with fresh lavender every couple of weeks.