5 Ways to attract hummingbirds

Friday, April 25th, 2008 by Elle Woloszuk 0 Comments

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I think we would all agree that watching hummingbirds in our gardens is one of the greatest rewards for a gardener. In order to keep these welcomed visitors returning, there are certain things that will please hummingbirds and keep them coming back for more. Here are 5 tips:

1. Get your feeders ready. Approximately 10 days before hummingbirds return to your area is when you want to have your feeders stocked with nectar and hanging in your garden.

2. Place more than one feeder in your garden so that a dominant male doesn’t prevent other hummingbirds from feeding in your yard.

3. Keep your feeders clean, fresh, and free of rancid or moldy nectar. Hummingbirds are known for their cleanliness and will find another place to feed if your feeders are dirty.

4. Hummingbirds love fresh water that is misting or moving. Keep a pump or mister in your garden and watch the hummingbirds play and bathe several times per day!

5. Tie a red ribbon around your feeder. Hummingbirds cannot resist bright colors!

Have fun and enjoy your faithful feathered visitors!