Butterfly watching

Butterfly Garden

How to Create a Butterfly Garden
By Laura Rosewall

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.

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The main types of plants that attract butterflies are either full sun loving or those that need some shading. It will be easier to determine their locations if you plan the size of your garden and where it will be located with your yard.

Now that the planning stages are complete its time to get those plants. In my experience, going online and searching for 'plants to attract butterflies' brings up a load of results which will help you greatly in your choice of plants.

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.

You need to ensure that the plants you choose have nectar and not pollen. The commonest plants of this sort are coneflowers, Lilacs, Day lilies, Milkweed and Honeysuckle. Include these in your garden should ensure that you achieve your goal.

If you don't already have one, get yourself a birdbath with a stand as butterflies need a supply of water at hand.

Butterflies love bananas and other fruits, so if there are any softening in your fruit bowl put them in your garden.

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.