Build a hummingbird sanctuary. If done right you will provide them an area they can nest in and remain throughout most of the spring and summer months.
These little birds will need more than just a few bright feeders to create that special place they will willingly claim as their own.
A hummingbird garden doesn't need to be large; however, it needs some key items to first attract the birds and keep them satisfied.
Provide various nectar producing plants that bloom at different times throughout the spring, summer and autumn is the real key to bringing in and holding these interesting little birds..
The key ingredient in bringing hummingbirds into your garden is flowers. The hummers feed on nectar that is produced by flowers, and favor blossoms with trumpet or tubular bright red and orange flowers. Rhododendrons, azaleas and rose of Sharon bushes are some of their favorites. Don't be fooled though that red and orange color and shape is not always what brings them in.
For gardens in the northern regions that attract the ruby-throated hummingbird, pick from the group below but make sure you have plants that will be blooming from spring to fall. In this way they will have food through their time in your area.
Spring Bloomers such as azaleas, rhododendrons and rose of Sharon bushes can be the basis for a hummingbird garden. Members of this list of plants will be blooming throughout the spring and early summer. Rose of Sharon varieties are a particular favorite of hummingbirds especially the bright pinks and reds..
Summer Bloomers
Columbine bloom in the early summer, as do zinnias, petunias, morning glory, honeysuckle and trumpet vines and impatiens. All of these plants flowers will draw in hummingbirds. Sight is the main sense these small birds use to find the nectar laden flowers they need for survival.
Autumn Blooming plants such as the Butterfly bush, colorful day lilies, garden phlox will all provide hummingbirds food throughout the fall.
Hummingbirds also need water like most living things but their preferences lie to mists or fine small misting sprays, if they have this type of water available they will be quite happy.
Give hummers a space that is vertical in your garden area, they will use these areas consisting of taller bushes and shrubs to perch and build nests.
A few strategically placed hummingbird feeders will offer an easy treat in your hummingbird garden.
To finish off your garden provide the humming birds with some of the commercial hummingbird feeders. The best choices in feeders are ones with bright accents. It is better to choose several smaller capacity feeders (in the 8 oz size) than a single large feeder. Position these around your yard, preferably out of sight of each other.
These little birds are territorial and by spreading the feeders around you may attract several to your yard.
For more detailed information Amazon.com has a number of books on planting your own Hummingbird garden. They also have feeders for these wonderful small birds. Check out their products that are related to this subject.
For more information on humming birds...Our photo of the Rufus Hummingbird came from this article. We thank Wikipedia for providing a great source of information to the public.
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Garden with Flowers add Feeders and the Birds Will come. Plant your own Hummingbird Garden
You too can create a garden that will become a hummingbird paradise and it is not difficult.
Rufous Hummingbird
Create a garden that will attract hummingbirds. Simply provide them an area of flowering plants throughout the spring and summer.
Flowers, birds and fun.
Hummingbirds are natures small miracles. They dart, they hover, they entertain.
