Out of the three species of Hummingbird that hang out in Florida, the ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common. This hummingbird is about 3 inches long and weighs about as much as a penny. Hummingbirds will begin nesting in April and can become agressive during this time, so be sure that you have plenty of blooms for all to come and feed without conflict. Nesting hummingbirds will gather nectar from March until September. Bringing these little gems to your house is just another way to add beauty to your home.

Hummingbirds are attracted to tubular shaped flowers with orange or red blossoms. It’s not that they were born attracted to these bright colors, through trial and error they have found the ones that offer the best goodies. One of the best ways to begin your hummingbird garden is by securing a trellis to a wall and cover it with a trumpet creeper or a coral honeysuckle vine. This will give height to your hummingbird garden. Then add some smaller shrubs. Hummingbirds feed comfortably from blossoms that are 2 feet high or higher. Add some fire bush and coral bean as they are native to Hernando and Citrus counties and will require minimal care. If you plant annuals, you will have to replace them each year. Now just sit back and wait for your new little visitors.

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