Tag: Hummingbirds
Flowers that Attract More Hummingbirds
06/01/2023 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Lisa and I sat in our front courtyard, watching the antics of “our” hummingbirds. They were enjoying water from the fountains and sipping nectar from the 30+ pots of flowers. We enjoyed one unique,…
Read More9 Flowers Hummingbirds Never Resist
04/27/2022 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener What flowers are hummingbirds and butterflies most attracted to? Milkweed’s advantages to landscapes. What is a hummingbird’s favorite flower? What is the best hanging plant to attract hummingbirds? What shrubs attract hummingbirds? Lisa and…
Read MoreBest Hummingbird Feeder Recipe
05/17/2021 Ken DavisSafe, Natural, Organic Hummingbird Food from Home by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Hummingbirds like various flowers from the gardens, but the most attractive food is this basic hummingbird nectar recipe. The recipe approximates the natural sucrose content of top…
Read More15 Flowers that Rebuff Hummingbirds
04/28/2018 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Every hummingbird book, article, and expert recommends planting flowers to attract hummingbirds. But it takes more than just beautiful blooms to entice these birds. Many of the most common, widespread backyard flowers are actually…
Read MoreMore Happy Hummingbirds Visit the Garden with these Trees
05/05/2017 adminby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Hummingbirds are highly prized visitors in the garden. These inquisitive little birds zip around from flower-to-flower in search of nectar. This list of local trees is guaranteed to attract more hummingbirds to your yard. …
Read MoreBest Bloomers to Bring more Birds
07/07/2016 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener When choosing “hummingbird flowers” look for blooms in rich, bright reds, yellows, and blues. Flowers with long tapered shapes that can accommodate a hummingbird’s long bill will keep the birds coming back again and…
Read More10 Flowers that Draw Hummingbirds
06/03/2016 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Lisa and I were sitting in our front courtyard this week watching the antics of “our” hummingbirds. They were enjoying water from the fountains and sipping nectar from the 30+ pots of flowers. Yes,…
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