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Book 29, Question 61

How do you plant a garden that hummingbirds will visit?

Hummingbirds visit tube-shaped flowers.

Choose several kinds that bloom at different times, such as columbine in spring, bee balm and salvia in summer, and trumpet vine later on. Plant them in sunny clumps so the birds can find them easily. Add a shallow water spot, and avoid sprays. If you hang a feeder, use one part sugar to four parts water, with no dye, and clean it often.

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