Gimpel says you can use any style of bird feeder that appeals to you, but many feeders have red in their design to attract hummingbirds. So if you want to boost your chances of a hummingbird sighting, ...

The art of backyard enchantment: Rick Steves on using color, light, and a simple feeder to welcome hummingbirds into your ...

Large differences in flower characteristics between wildflowers with different pollinators are achieved by a few key genetic differences, according to a study by Carolyn Wessinger at the University of ...

One lovely evening last summer I was enjoying a cocktail in my friend Joanie’s backyard. As we sat there sipping tequila and sodas in the gloaming, about a half dozen hummingbirds showed up to join ...

Catmint is a well-known pollinator magnet among gardeners looking to attract wildlife. Boost its potential by planting it ...

A true treasure of the Americas, hummingbirds are a diverse family of more than 340 species, only 17 of which are found north of Mexico. They are also keystone mutualists, nectar feeders that have ...

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Without the diversity of plant life that pollinators help support, our air, soil and water quality can all suffer.

Beginning in March, the ruby-throated hummingbird migrates from the Gulf Coast to southern Canada. Here's how you can improve ...