By Horntoad | Hummingbirds are highly attracted to the color red, which is why their feeders usually have red on them. See how many ways you can add red to your garden. Plant red flowers and paint a bird house or feeder red. How about painting flower pots red and using red in your garden art? Even wearing red clothing when working in the yard will attract them. The more red you can use, the better chance of catching the attention of a passing hummer. |
fiwit said:Lynn, some folks have been known to put red vinyl tablecloths on the ground under the hummer feeders in the spring, to help the hummers find them. I read that in a book or magazine once, a million years ago
tabby said:I've had two hummingbirds fight over a red clothes pin. Gave us a laugh!
LindaTX8 said:Red to attract hummers is a good idea. But check a list of hummingbird plants, too. All kinds of bloom colors will make them happy if it's the right plants! Or a feeder will often keep them around, if it's kept fresh and clean. And I remember someone years ago put up tall red streamers just to catch their interest while they are flying by.
valleylynn said:going to have to buy a red shirt for gardening.
Jill, it's a good thing your eyes aren't red.
I'm so sorry! My bad. CRITTERGARDEN. Got it.
