Ask the Master Gardener: We would like to put in a hummingbird garden this year. Please advise.

Ask the Master Gardener: We would like to put in a hummingbird garden this year. Please advise.

Answer: The fascinating ruby-throated hummingbirds return to Minnesota in May and hummingbird gardens are one of the most popular gardening trends for 2025. John Audubon said, “The best way to attract this glittering fragment of rainbow is to plant a rainbow of the hummingbird’s favorite flowers.” Flowers that attract hummingbirds have unique features. They are attracted to flowers that are red, red and yellow, red-orange, orange, and pink, wher…

The Kind Of Garden Hummingbirds Can't Stay Away From - House Digest

While feeders are a great way to attract hummingbirds, planting flowers is also crucial. Check out the specific type of flower garden that will lure in hummers.