Creating a butterfly garden is nowhere near as difficult as people think. There are certain plants that butterflies of all varieties are attracted to, so planting these in your garden will bring these wonderful creatures into your yard. One thing you must make sure of, however, that no cats can get in as they are notorious butterfly slayers.
Location and size is all important when you are in the initial planning stages of your butterfly garden. This makes sure that the plants that need full sun will get it; and those that don't, won't.
Once the planning is complete its time for the fun part; ordering and planting the flowers. The online search engines will bring great results if you simply search for 'plants for butterfly gardens'. Alternatively, a book from a library will give you all the information you need.
Even though your primary aim is to attract as many butterflies as possible, you will still want your garden to be a vibrant rainbow of colors, so choose your plants wisely.
As butterflies go for flowers that contain nectar instead of pollen; here a few plant varieties to take note of. Lilac, Milkweed, Honeysuckle, Day lilies and Daisies are favorites of our fluttery friends so including these will maximize your chances of attracting them.
Make sure to keep an accessible supply of water at hand for butterflies too. Like us, they depend on water for survival.
They also love fruit, particularly Bananas. So of you have any that are going soft put them out too.
Butterflies, like the rest of us, need their rest. A butterfly house should be purchased and installed in your garden for this purpose. As these vary vastly in style and price; have a good look around and use your common sense. You want one that blends in with your garden and doesn't overpower it.
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