evanshaley+FollowThis “Weed” Will Turn Your Yard Into a Hummingbird HotspotWho knew a so-called weed could be the secret to a yard full of hummingbirds? The common cup plant (aka compass plant) is super easy to grow, blooms with cheery yellow flowers, and hummingbirds can’t resist it. Bonus: it’s low-maintenance and even helps out the local ecosystem. Forget refilling feeders—just plant this and watch the show! Would you try this in your garden? #Home #gardeningtips #hummingbirds31326Share
Kendra Hart+FollowThis secret plant keeps hummingbirds visiting all fallIf you want your yard buzzing with hummingbirds well into autumn, try planting redbirds-in-a-tree (mimbres figwort). Unlike most flowers that fade by summer’s end, this native perennial bursts with vivid red blooms from July through October—just when migrating hummingbirds need nectar most. Its tall stems and tubular flowers are a perfect fit for their beaks, making it a top pick for anyone hoping to help these tiny travelers refuel. Plus, it’s drought-tolerant and thrives in many soil types. Have you spotted this plant at local nurseries, or tried growing it yourself? #Home #hummingbirds #gardening25611Share
wmadden+FollowThe Secret Flower Hummingbirds Can't ResistIf you want your garden buzzing with hummingbirds, you’ve gotta try planting fireweed! This tall, bright pink or purple perennial is basically a neon sign for hummers and native bees from June to September. Bonus: it’s super tough (even helped regrow Mount St. Helens after the eruption!) and thrives in cooler climates. Just watch out—fireweed spreads fast, so stick it in a planter if you don’t want it taking over. Trust me, your backyard will be the hottest spot on the block! #Home #GardeningTips #Hummingbirds2209Share
Kendra Hart+FollowThis Flower Smells Like Chocolate?!Did you know there’s a flower that smells like dessert and brings all the hummingbirds to your yard? Meet chocolate cosmos! Its velvety maroon petals look stunning, and the cocoa scent is unreal. Plus, its bowl-shaped blooms are perfect for hummingbirds—way more important than just having red flowers. Even better, it blooms from midsummer into fall, so your garden stays a hummingbird hotspot. Just dig up the tubers for winter and replant for another round of chocolatey goodness next year! #Home #GardenHacks #Hummingbirds20Share
Jenna Stark+FollowHummingbird Magnet Plants You NeedObsessed with hummingbirds? Turns out, planting lamb’s ear or catmint is the ultimate hack to get more of these tiny, speedy visitors in your yard. Both are super easy to grow, look gorgeous, and hummingbirds can’t resist their blooms. Bonus: catmint also keeps annoying pests away! If you want a garden that’s buzzing with life (and less weeding), these plants are the way to go. Who knew attracting hummingbirds could be this simple? #Home #Hummingbirds #GardenHacks190Share
Jenna Stark+FollowThis Flower Drives Hummingbirds (and People) WildWant a garden that smells amazing and attracts hummingbirds all summer? Plant tuberose! These gorgeous, super-fragrant white blooms are like a magnet for hummingbirds (and maybe even your neighbors). Bonus: they smell so good, they were once banned for being too seductive. Tuberose blooms from summer to fall, and its scent gets even stronger at night—perfect for a moonlit garden. Just give them sun, well-drained soil, and watch out for pests. Trust me, your garden will never be the same! #Home #GardeningTips #Hummingbirds482Share
Michael Flores+FollowWhere Did All the Hummingbirds Go?Anyone else noticing way fewer hummingbirds at their feeders this year? Some folks in Pittsburgh say their usual buzzing visitors are missing, while others are seeing the same activity as always. It’s a total mystery—some neighborhoods are hummingbird hotspots, others are totally quiet. Are you seeing fewer hummers, or is your feeder still busy? Drop your location and what you’re seeing! Let’s figure out if this is just a weird year or something bigger. #Science #hummingbirds #birdwatching22Share
wmadden+FollowThis Flower Is a Hummingbird MagnetDid you know you can skip the messy feeders and still attract hummingbirds? Azaleas are not just gorgeous—they’re basically an open invitation for these tiny, metallic-feathered birds! Their bright blooms (especially red ones) and thick foliage make hummingbirds feel right at home. Bonus: azaleas give them a safe spot to hide, too. If you want hummingbirds all season, mix in other flowers like beardtongue that bloom later. Your garden could be the hottest bird hangout on the block! #GardeningHacks #Hummingbirds #GardenTips #Home241Share
evanshaley+FollowThe Easiest Flower for Hummingbirds EverObsessed with hummingbirds and butterflies but don’t want a high-maintenance garden? The Rocky Mountain bee plant is basically the pollinator magnet you’ve been looking for. It blooms nonstop from summer to fall, thrives in tough spots, and reseeds itself—no green thumb required. Just plant it in full sun, ignore it, and watch your yard turn into a pollinator party. Bonus: birds love the seeds, and deer totally ignore it. Who knew low-effort could look this good? #gardeningtips #pollinators #hummingbirds #Home480Share
Adam Boyer+FollowThis Shrub Turns Your Yard Into a Hummingbird HotspotObsessed with hummingbirds? Plant a red fairy duster shrub and watch your yard become their favorite hangout! These fairy-like red blooms are basically hummingbird magnets—plus, they’re super low-maintenance (even if you’re not a plant pro). Just give them some sun, a little water, and you’ll have hummingbirds (and butterflies!) visiting all year. Bonus: they look gorgeous and add a pop of color to your garden. Who knew attracting wildlife could be this easy? #Hummingbirds #GardenHacks #BackyardBliss #Home1084Share
