Hummingbird Flower Garden

Hummingbirds are nature's little gems—tiny, vibrant, and full of energy. If you want to attract these wonders to your landscape, skip the hummingbird feeder and plant tubular-shaped, brightly colored flowers in your garden instead.

As bird lovers and a landscape design company, Carmel Point Landscapes specializes in creating specialty hummingbird gardens that bring these vibrant creatures right to you.

Hummingbirds are drawn to vivid colors like red, orange, and pink because they rely on sight, not smell, to find nectar. Their sharp vision helps them spot these bold hues from afar, signaling a rich food source.

Their long, specialized beaks fit perfectly into the narrow blooms, allowing them to sip nectar while helping to pollinate the flowers in the process.

Forget the feeder. Using a hummingbird feeder is like serving fast food to these little guys—lacking any real nutrition. The mold and bacteria that build up in feeders can make the birds sick, weakening their immune systems and even spreading to other plants throughout your garden and landscape when they land or feed.

Hummingbirds can remember the specific flowers they’ve visited, returning to your landscape day after day. By planting vibrant tubular flowers, you're creating a lasting food source they'll keep coming back to—giving you the chance to enjoy their beauty in your garden all season long!

Reference:

Attenborough, D. [Free Documentary Nature]. (2020, August 20). David Attenborough presents: Hummingbirds - Jewelled messengers [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc8oRjt7jpk