How to Locate Hummingbird Feeders

Locate sites shielded from weather. Search for settings protected from gusty winds, as wildly swaying hummingbird feeders can spill their nectar onto the ground. Look for sites away from direct sunlight to minimize sugar solution, or nectar, spoilage. Consider smaller feeders to further reduce the amount of spoiled nectar you must discard.

Find multiple feeder locations. Station hummingbird feeders at well-spaced points around your home's exterior. Multiple feeders mean fiercely territorial hummingbirds can only defend one feeder at a time. Strategically placed feeders also provide more than one vantage point from which to watch the tiny birds' aerobatics.

Create feeder and flower displays. Combine each hummingbird feeder with colorful hanging baskets or window boxes. Include red, orange or pink flowers such as geraniums and impatiens. Create garden displays that feature brilliant red flowers along with other colorful annuals and perennials. Place your nectar-filled feeder on a post among the blooms.