Hummingbirds are one of the most striking and curious birds. They are so beautiful, that you want to have a visit from some of them from time to time, but for this we have to do a few things so that the garden makes a good impression on them.
Thus, it is not only likely that they will come, but it is also impossible for them to make their nest in one of the trees. Let us know how to attract hummingbirds to the garden.
Design a flower garden
Hummingbirds love flowers, so one way to attract them naturally is by making a garden where there is always a plant in bloom. Thus, You should choose species that are very colorful and cheerful, but do not have too much aromaas azaleas, impatiens or milkweed.
Plant some trees and shrubs
Trees and shrubs placed in a place where they can develop well will be very useful to these birds. Choose species that are adapted to your climate (For this, it will be enough to acquire those plants that are being grown in the outdoor facilities of the nurseries in your area), and plant them in the location you have chosen.
Don't use pesticides
Pesticides are chemicals that kill pests quickly and efficiently, but If hummingbirds ingest them, they can also die. To avoid this, it is very important to always use natural products.
Set up some feeders and drinkers
Whether they are passing through or coming to rest, If they see that in your garden there are red feeders and drinkers they will not be able to resist. The color red is his favorite, so you can take advantage of it to have a few feathered tenants in your green space for a few months. 🙂
Yes, don't put them all togetheras males are very territorial and there could be problems. Ideally, put one or two feeders and drinkers in different areas so they don't feel the need to fight.
Protect your garden from cats
Cats are animals made by and for hunting. They can catch rodents and small birds, so if you want to attract hummingbirds to your garden you should avoid these cats visiting it, either putting up physical barriers so they can't jump into your green corner or planting repellent plants. In this article on our Noti Gatos blog we give you a series of tips to keep them away.
Thus, you will have a garden that hummingbirds will enchant 😉.