*Originally published in 2021
Updated for 2024:

As spring nears, garden enthusiasts and bird lovers eagerly await the return of the delightful hummingbirds. If you've ever wished to witness these tiny creatures fluttering around your garden, consider us your guides to transforming your outdoor space into a hummingbird haven. We'll explore the art of creating an inviting environment for hummingbirds, covering everything from choosing the right flowers and feeders to understanding their migration patterns.

If you want to see more hummingbirds, take a look around your yard for ways to catch their attention. Some of the best plants you can get for our growing zone to feed hummingbirds naturally include colorful lantana, butterfly bushes, and zinnias.

They are especially drawn to red, so keep that in mind while browsing at the garden center.

Don't have enough of a yard for flowering plants? Try putting up a hummingbird feeder instead! You can find them online or at most garden centers. All you do is keep them supplied with a sweet solution to satisfy even the most discerning nectar lover. Make sure to hang it somewhere that you can see easily from a comfortable spot in the house. Hummingbirds aren't the most social feeders.

Finally, let's go over hummingbirds' migration. Typically, we'll see hummingbirds in Texas, Louisiana, and other states along the Gulf Coast anywhere from late-January to mid-March. Then, as we get closer to April and May, you'll see more and more.