Hummingbirds are coming back to Indiana. Here’s how to attract them to your yard

Choose the Right Flowers: Hummingbirds love bright, tubular flowers. Plant varieties like bee balm, trumpet vine, and red salvia.

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Install a Feeder: Use a hummingbird feeder with red accents to catch their attention. Make sure it’s clean and filled with a solution of four parts water to one part white granulated sugar.

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Provide Shelter: Hummingbirds need safe spots to rest. Plant dense shrubs or small trees near feeders to offer them protection.

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Hummingbirds are coming back to Indiana. Here’s how to attract them to your yard

Choose the Right Flowers: Hummingbirds love bright, tubular flowers. Plant varieties like bee balm, trumpet vine, and red salvia.

Install a Feeder: Use a hummingbird feeder with red accents to catch their attention. Make sure it’s clean and filled with a solution of four parts water to one part white granulated sugar.

Provide Shelter: Hummingbirds need safe spots to rest. Plant dense shrubs or small trees near feeders to offer them protection.

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