The butterfly,Along with the birds and bees,  provides both form and function for your garden.

Its delicate, fluttering wings are eye-catching while its attraction to the lovely colors in your garden makes these lovely creatures an essential part of the propagation of your plants. Creating a butterfly garden gives benefit to all of nature. Here are some suggestions designed to spark your creative processes and to jump-start you on your own way to making a haven for these lovely friends of the gardener.

When building a butterfly garden, the possibilities of what to incorporate in your design are endless.

There are several creative ways for constructing a butterfly garden so take your time in designing your garden and you will enjoy it for a long time to come.

1. Before you begin the construction of your garden, investigate what species live in your neighborhood. You might consider taking an exploratory hike on some nature paths in your area and take with you a butterfly identification book and a note pad. After compiling your list of butterfly species, make note of what these butterflies prefer for nectar.
2. Locate the garden in a location that provides at least six hours of sunlight per day. Butterflies are cold-blooded critters and so need the warmth.
3. Wind can be a butterfly’s enemy so provide them with some wind protection in your design. Planting tall shrubs and trees create a natural wind break, but also look for a location away from heavy winds.
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Butterfly gardening – what is that?

To put it simply, butterfly gardening is the art of designing your garden by growing plants which attract these colorful, dainty creatures. Delight your family and even guests with beautiful butterflies, however be sure to build the safe habitat for the children. Should you own cats rethink your plans, because it will be the shame to attract these kinds of fabulous insects on their death.

Your style of butterfly gardening comes down to your own personal preference.

There is some standard points to consider, such as the length of your garden and the kind of plants and flowers you want to grow. Select a style of backyard garden that appeals to you, while ensuring it contains the colorful flowers that appeal to the butterflies you wish to attract.

It is very important to find out which vegetables and flowers will attract the butterflies living in your area. Your local library will have this kind of information.

To build the sort of environment that attract them you’ll also need to include water like a birdbath. This will not look attractive but will keep your butterflies off the ground, away from stray cats or mischievous puppies. A shallow dish on any post or hung in the woods can do the trick.

When planting your own butterfly garden take care how you coordinate the colors you decide on for your flowers. Although butterflies don’t care about your own selection of color, you don’t want your own garden… Continue reading →