How To Attract Hummingbirds In Droves – And Keep Them Coming Back!
Having hummingbirds in your garden is fun. Some ways to draw these little, vivid birds in droves and keep them coming:
Brightly colored tubular blossoms with nectar attract hummingbirds. Favorites include trumpet vine, bee balm, salvia, fuchsia, and columbine. Plant flowers that bloom at different times to give nectar throughout the season.
1. Plant Hummingbird-Friendly Flowers
Hang a hummingbird feeder with homemade or store-bought nectar in your garden. Create nectar by mixing one part sugar with four parts boiled and cooled water. Avoid honey and artificial sweets, which damage hummingbirds.
2. Provide a Hummingbird Feeder
Hummingbirds love red, so choose feeders with vibrant red accents. Feeders with perches let birds rest while feeding. Regularly clean and refill the feeder for new nectar.
3. Choose the Right Feeder
Plant shrubs and trees for hummingbird perches and shelter. They also need open spaces for flying shows and nearby water for bathing and drinking.
4. Make Hummingbird Habitat
Pesticides and chemicals can affect hummingbirds and their food, so avoid them in your garden. Clean feeders and birdbaths regularly to prevent mold and bacteria.
5. Maintain a Clean Garden
Hummingbirds create tiny nests with spider silk, moss, and plant fibers. For hummingbird nesting, provide cotton, yarn remnants, and soft plant fibers in your yard.
6. Offer Nesting Materials
Hummingbirds need clean water to consume and bathe. Shallow birdbaths or misters in your garden attract hummingbirds and other birds.
7. Provide Water Sources
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