Butterfly gardening , Gardening to attract birds These lovely and charming visitors are as useful in our gardens as they are beautiful. They are airy and soft, quick and gentle, and everybody loves them. With the right plants in your yard you can encourage them to stay for a while. Butterflies enjoy sunny areas that are sheltered from winds, preferably with some water nearby. For all the information you need about butterflies, you will enjoy this site of The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Hummingbirds consume about half their weight in food each day.
The flowering plants you will provide them a supply of nectar and insects for protein. They prefer a mix of shade and sun and a blooming period throughout the season. Because hummingbirds may be quite territorial, plant several of each plant in different locations if you can. There are many sites about hummingbirds on the Internet. Here are some pretty good ones with many links and information.