Hummingbirds add an ethereal charm to any garden they grace. These small, agile birds with an iridescent plumage and rapid wingbeats create a humming sound
They're amusing to watch as they perform their cute little dances. But beyond the joy they provide, hummingbirds offer numerous benefits to gardens.
Aside from being natural pollinators, hummingbirds feed on pests like aphids, mosquitoes, and gnats, helping to keep the populations of these bugs in check without the need for harmful pesticides.
This is why gardeners often seek to attract hummingbirds, employing various methods to entice them into their garden
While these approaches can be effective, there's another method that will encourage these graceful little birds to come
The crabapple tree is a wonderful addition to any garden as it will not only enhance the aesthetics of your patch of green but can also serve as a magnet for hummingbirds
Crabapples typically produce beautiful white, pink, purplish, or deep-red flowers, and bear small, sour fruits reminiscent of true apples