Salvia is a fantastic annual for attracting hummingbirds with its vibrant, tubular flowers. Available in various colors such as red, purple, blue, and white, salvia blooms from late spring to fall ...
There are plenty of ways to attract hummingbirds, but one of the best is with flowering plants. 'Hummingbirds require nectar,' says Christina Kontos, a wildlife biologist from Babcock Ranch.
Lantana’s exuberant flowers—the individual blooms are tiny, but burst forth in tight clusters—attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Lantana’s exuberant flowers—the individual blooms are ...
Hummingbirds eat nectar, a sugary substance from plants. They don't have a great sense of smell, says Van Rees, so they use their eyesight to find potential food sources. The key to attracting ...
Almost every time I look at the beautiful red flowers, there’s at least one hummingbird nearby. Feeders are a great way to attract hummingbirds to your space because they give you the ...
Organic farms provide habitat for many beneficial organisms, including pollinators and insects that prey upon or parasitize pests. In this article, we focus on creating insectaries – strips of plants ...
Its fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. Buckwheat: The California native buckwheat is drought-tolerant and supports a huge number of pollinators. Be aware of ...
Over the past year, Anne King and her five-year-old daughter have grown native plants in their Portland, Oregon, yard to attract wildlife like birds. Although she knows that gardening can be ...