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A good, easy-to-clean feeder makes all the difference. The snap-on lid of this feeder makes cleaning and refilling with sugar water a breeze! (affiliate link)
Add 1 c. sugar to 4 c. water and heat on stove until dissolved. Fill feeder and save remainder in the refrigerator. No need to add any red dye!
This is the number one mistake people make! Don't let your sugar water go more than a week without replacing it.
Hummingbirds love brightly colored tubular shaped flowers like this Flame Acanthus (also called Hummingbird Bush).
Choose plants that are native to your local area for best results. Plants with tubular red flowers like this Turk's Cap are hummingbird magnets.
Cardinal flower: Native to much of the U.S.
Trumpet Vine: Native to Southeastern U.S.
Columbine: Native to North America east of Rockies
Autumn Sage: Native to Texas
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Prioritize flowers that are native to your local area
Replace sugar water at least once a week
Add a great feeder
Add tubular nectar flowers to your yard