6-09-2025 4:19pm

Hummingbirds Have Returned

By Late May, ruby-throated hummingbirds, the only hummingbird species to breed in the eastern United States have typically returned to the Hudson Valley, including Rockland and Bergen Counties. These remarkable birds migrate from Central America and southern Mexico every spring with their arrival in the region often beginning in mid-to-late April and becoming consistent by early May.

Down to Earth Living in Pomona offers a wide selection of hummingbird-friendly plants and expert advice for gardeners looking to attract them this season.

Down to Earth offers these tips to attract hummingbirds to your garden:

Plant nectar-rich blooms such as:

Bee Balm
Columbine
Trumpet Vine
Salvia
Cardinal Flower
Coral Bells (recommended by the Audubon Society and other birding experts for attracting ruby-throated hummingbirds)

Additional ways to invite Hummingbirds into your garden:

Use a simple feeder solution: 1 part white sugar to 4 parts water. No red dye is needed.
Provide perches and shelter with native shrubs or small trees.
Offer a water source such as a mister or shallow fountain for bathing.

Attracting hummingbirds has additional benefits beyond their beauty:

Pollination: Hummingbirds help native plants reproduce as they feed, making them valuable pollinators.
Pest Control: They eat small insects like aphids and gnats, offering natural pest management.
Biodiversity: Gardens that attract hummingbirds also support other pollinators and wildlife.
Educational & Wellness Value: Observing these birds promotes nature appreciation and has been linked to stress relief and mental well-being.

Follow these tips and you’re sure to spot hummingbirds in your yard this season. Find everything you need at Down to Earth Living to welcome them and keep your garden blooming all season long.

Down to Earth Living Garden Center, located in Pomona in Rockland County, offers 12.5 acres filled with perennials, flowers, shrubs and trees, with new arrivals every week. The 10,000 square foot showroom also houses a large and unique selection of contemporary, classic, traditional, and transitional teak, aluminum and all-weather dining and deep-seated furniture. The center is open 9 – 5 every day and is located near Bergen County at 1040 Route 45. Phone number is 845-354-8500. Website is www.dteliving.com for more information.

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