Hummingbird Food
The simplest way to attract hummingbirds to your yard is to
plant some of the flowering plants that they naturally feed
on such as trumpet creepers and honeysuckle, but these aren't
always located where you want them.
There are a number of different hummingbird food recipes, but
sometimes it's just simpler to buy it and mix it up, and you
can keep it near your
hummingbird feeder. Here
are some nectar products from Duncraft and Yardiac.
Put your feeders in a shady area to help discourage bacterial
growth and mold as they can thrive in the nectar. Clear the
old nectar out at least once a week and clean the feeder with
a vinegar solution or a mild soapy solution, but be sure to
clean out the soap! A good bottle brush can be a big help,
and there are some that are designed to fit easily into a
feeder.