Skip the store-bought stuff and whip up this easy mixture. You can easily make hummingbird nectar at home by stirring together four parts water and one part plain white sugar—no boiling required.

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Hummingbirds are spectacular to watch, but if you've been having a hard time attracting the birds to your backyard, there's one thing your landscape may be missing: hummingbird nectar. Due to their ...