I've noticed some hummingbirds in my yard lately, and I'd like to invite more of them if possible. Help me come up with some ways to make my garden and yard more inviting to hummingbirds so more will come.
Once hummingbirds discover your garden, it is easy to encourage them to return. Here are some ways you can make your garden more inviting to hummingbirds:

1. Native Blooms - fill your yard and garden with native flowering plants and shrubs. Consider adding some hanging baskets and window boxes as well.

2. Red and Orange Plants - choose plants that have a bright red or orange bloom. These are attractive to hummingbirds and also rich in nectar.

3. Groupings - group similar plants together and keep in mind blooming seasons so that there is always something blooming.

4. Perches - leave some small branches and twigs exposed so the hummingbirds can easily stop and rest nearby.

5. Pesticides - plan on either minimizing or ideally completely eliminating pesticides in your garden.

6. Encourage the Neighbors - if your neighbors also have hummingbird-friendly yards, this will create a much larger environment for them.