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20 Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are attracted to bright colored flowers, especially red and orange. The hummingbird’s primary diet is flower nectar. They can hover like bees in front of tubular or trumpet-shaped blossoms, probing with their long needle-like beaks to extract nectar. Hummingbirds are very territorial, so plant several patches of their favorite flowers if you want to […] More
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Animal Pest Control in the Garden
Many gardeners want to make the garden attractive to animals–especially songbirds, hummingbirds, toads, lizards, frogs, and beneficial insects. But some animals can wreak havoc in a garden–especially those that feed on ornamental and edible plants. The gardener should realistically expect that wildlife will visit the garden and that some plants will be damaged or lost. […] More
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Flowers That Attract Birds and Butterflies
Songbirds, hummingbirds, and butterflies are easily attracted to your garden by flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs. A variety of flowering plants will attract a variety of wildlife. Easy ways to attract birds and butterflies Here are simple ways to attract butterflies and birds to your garden: Flowering plants that attract butterflies and birds Here are […] More
Stephen Albert
