Among the many things 樱桃视频is blessed with is an abundance of birds, and in particular, hummingbirds. These beautiful birds are marvelous to watch and can also be very beneficial in the garden. Hummingbirds not only pollinate flowers as they feed on the nectar, but feed on aphids, gnats, thrips and small flies to supplement their diet. In fact, young hummingbirds eat insects almost exclusively.
There are many ways of attracting these beautiful and beneficial birds into your garden. The most common way to begin to attract hummingbirds is by hanging a feeder. Choose a shady, well-protected spot for your feeder where you will be able to watch your guests. Fill your feeder with new solution every 3 days in hot weather to keep the solution fresh. Fill the feeder just before evening, when hummingbirds eat the most. You can make your own hummingbird food by mixing one part white granulated sugar to four parts water and boil one or two minutes. There is no need to add red colouring to the solution - the red on most feeders is enough to lure them in. In fact, studies show that food colour can have a detrimental effect on young birds.
There are many different flowers that are especially useful for attracting hummingbirds. Hummingbird flowers are plants that have tubular, deep flowers and are specifically designed to coat the birds with pollen as they are enjoying their meal. Humming-birds are especially attracted to red flowers, although most intense, bright colours will also work.
Some plants to try in your garden are: red columbines (Aquilegia species), Red Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens), bee balm or Bergamot (Monarda Species) and Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis). You can also use annuals like impatiens and scarlet runner beans, which are beneficial to both the birds and the gardener.
The more natural our gardens are, the more apt we are to attract birds, as they will feed on both the insects and the flowers in the garden. Invite these beautiful and interesting birds into your yard today. Good Gardening!
