Strategies for Inviting Hummingbirds to Your Flower Bed
In addition to the previously discussed tips for attracting hummingbirds to your garden, there are several more products available to help create an inviting environment for these delightful creatures.
## 1. Hummingbird-Friendly Accessories
- **Hummingbird Feeders:** Purchase feeders from hardware stores, discount stores, or online. Look for those with easy-to-clean reservoirs and multiple drinking ports. - **Wooden Hopper Bird Feeder:** Another bird-related product available for purchase. - **Wooden Cottage Bird Feeder:** Yet another bird feeder option for your garden.
## 2. Garden Planters and Trellises
- **Natural Cedar Elevated Planter:** This product is available and perfect for growing hummingbird-friendly plants. - **Natural Cedar Elevated Planter with Trellis:** This planter includes a built-in trellis, perfect for climbing plants that hummingbirds love.
## 3. Beeswax Song Bird Candles
- **Beeswax Song Bird Candles:** Continue to be offered and make a charming addition to your garden.
## 4. Water Features and Decorations
- **Misting Fountains and Small Water Features:** Add these to your garden to create a cool and inviting atmosphere for hummingbirds. - **Red Decorations:** Place red decorations or containers near water sources to catch the attention of hummingbirds.
## 5. Seed Kits and Grass Seed Blends
- **Pollinators Delight Flower Seed Grow Kit:** This kit offers a variety of flowers that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. - **MicroLawn Grass Seed & Microclover Blend:** Available in a 5 lbs package, this blend is perfect for creating a small, hummingbird-friendly lawn.
## 6. Garden Hoses
- **Premium Drinking Water Safe Garden Hose:** Offered in both a standard 5/8" size and a slim 7/16" size, these hoses are perfect for watering your garden.
By incorporating these additional products into your garden and following the previously mentioned tips, you’ll create an even more inviting space for hummingbirds throughout the season. Happy gardening!
Making your garden more hummingbird-friendly doesn't end with plants and feeders. Consider raising hummingbird-friendly plants in raised beds, which are readily available at home-and-garden stores. Also, choosing a lifestyle that includes gardening with a focus on these small, vibrant birds can provide a rewarding experience, as you enjoy watching them flit about in your home-and-garden.