Although it's well known that hummingbirds like nectar and sugary things, they're also a big fan of insects. In fact, 80% of their diet consists of insects and spiders, which serve as great sources of ...

You'll want to grow plenty of native plants, as well as offer nectar, red colors, and fresh water. If you love to see and hear birds in your backyard, you'll be pleased to know that there are several ...

If you're like many bird lovers, hummingbirds may be your favorite species. It's hard to resist wanting to watch these cute and tiny birds, but the key is to be able to attract them to your yard in ...

Planting greenery with hummingbirds in mind is a great way to make your yard a beneficial space for pollinators. They're so cute with their little bodies and hypersonic wing pulses; we could watch ...

Most gardeners know the excitement that comes with seeing a tiny hummingbird zip in and out of the yard. While feeders are a fantastic way to bring more of these fast-flying creatures onto the ...

Finding an attractive ground cover that can handle a lot of heat and sunlight can be a challenge. But there is a variety of speedwell (Veronica peduncularis) called 'Georgia Blue' that manages to pair ...

If attracting birds to your landscape is an important part of your gardening activities, this is an exciting time in most neighborhoods. Leaves are starting to fall from some deciduous species of ...

Question: I have noticed hummingbirds coming into my yard. How do I keep them here and what flowers do they like? Answer: Lucky are you to have the right location for hummingbirds to visit. Residents ...

It takes only a handful of carefully selected flowering plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Feeders filled with sugar water can entice hummingbirds to your yard, but you're not providing ...

These lovely little flitting zoomers start to appear in our area of Northern Nevada sometimes as early as April. Just as the dandelions are starting to bloom and the snow is receding. Hummers can ...

Do hummingbirds frequently visit your yard? Would you like them to? There are some important things to know in order to protect the safety and promote the health of these beautiful, vibrant visitors.