Bird House Plan
*CALLING ALL BIRD WATCHERS* Bird garden/ sanctuary plan?
weeyell, question says most, but i’m thinking of not only plants that would attracts hummingbirds and songbirds but feeders (humming and song), Bird Houses, nesting material bag, trees, bird baths (fancy ones!), etc. It has to fit into like 8′ by 8′ and money’s not really a concern (I mean, it can’t go crazy lyk $50,000 or something but u kno what I mean)
BTW: I live in the suburbs of San Diego, CA if that changes anything…
Hello,
Congrats on creating a backyard bird sanctuary. Sounds like a great time. I hope the information below helps!
Gardening For Hummingbirds
How do you attract hummingbirds to your garden? Think red! Hummers are attracted to bright red flowering plants. Try planting the following:Gardens that Attract Hummingbirds
1. Bee Balm – A gorgeous flowering plant reminiscent of an exploding crimson firework. When planting Bee Balm choose a place a site with full sun to light shade and rich, well-drained soil.
2. Cigar Plant – a long tubular plant with orange-red blooms. At the end of the long tube, is a thin pistil that look like a the flower is sticking out its tongue at onlookers. It withstands heat well and will thrive in full sun to part shade.
3. Trumpet Honeysuckle – an enticing flower available in red, orange, and yellow blooms. This plant will climb well so should be positioned near a fence.
4. Cardinal Flower – was named after the Cardinal, a strikingly-colored bird that commands attention. This plant can grow up to four feet tall in partial shade to full sun.
Gardening for Other Bird Species
Make sure to plant berry-producing shrubs in your garden. Berries tend to attract a great variety of birds, including cedar waxwings, grosbeaks, robins, thrushes, bluebirds and much more. Some plants to consider: bayberries, brambles, grapes, hollies, mulberries, juneberries, and elderberries.
The next thing you will want is a water source. I think there is a wonderful selection of bird baths at YourBirdoasis.com – http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/Birdbath-garden-birdbath.html. This store also has a wide variety of:
1. Decorative Bird Houses – http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/Birdhouse-decorative-Birdhouses.html
2. Nesting Boxes and nesting materials- http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/birdhouse-nesting-boxes.html
3. Feeders – http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/feeders-for-birds-decorative-bird-feeders.html
4. Black Oil Sunflower Seed (best seed to use in your feeders for the widest variety of bird species) – http://www.yourbirdoasis.com/cmcbos25.html
Best of luck and happy birding!!! 
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