Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden or Backyard This Summer With These 5 Easy Tricks

There's no denying that hummingbirds, one of the smallest species of birds, are also one of the most fascinating to watch. These tiny birds are always searching for food, and eat every 10 to 15 minutes just to keep up with their fast-paced lifestyle (they can fly up to 50 mph!) — which is why if you spot one of these bustling birds in your backyard, it's quite the treat. But having a garden alone isn't enough to reel these hummers in, as there are certain things your backyard needs — like hummingbird feeders and birdbaths — to attract them. To happily hear the hums of these birds this summer, just follow the tips ahead for attracting hummingbirds into your garden!

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Plant Flowers
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Plant Flowers

Hummingbirds are suckers for bright and fragrant flowers. Add a splash of color to your garden using plants such as honeysuckle, bougainvillea, and petunia, and wait for the beautiful blooms, and birds, to appear.

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Install a Feeder
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Install a Feeder

Hang at least one bright red hummingbird feeder in your yard and fill it with a simple sugar and water mixture (one part sugar to four parts water) to have the hummers humming. Opt for a few feeders to keep one bird from getting too territorial and never add red dye or honey to the mixture, as both can be toxic for the birds.

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Pick Out Perches
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Pick Out Perches

These tiny birdies like to perch upon thin perches. Clothesline or twigs make for the perfect resting spot for fast moving hummers, and having a place where the birds can perch will make your yard even more inviting to them.

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Fill Up a Bird Bath
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Fill Up a Bird Bath

Despite their super small size, hummingbirds are just like any other bird when it comes to water: they need to drink it and they also like to play in it. Hummers are particularly fond of moving water, such as fountains, misters, and sprinklers.

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Avoid Pesticides
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Avoid Pesticides

Hummingbirds love nectar, but they also feast on insects such as spiders. The birds provide a bit of natural pest protection, so killing all the bugs in your garden is not a good idea if you are looking to attract these lovely hovering creatures.