Butterflies are gorgeous and beautify any garden. Learn how to attract them to your garden by reading this article!
Steps
Step 1. Grow plants that attract butterflies
There are plenty of shrubs and flowers that attract butterflies, and the seeds of these plants are easily found. Follow the instructions on the seed packets to plant them.
Go to your local nursery or garden center and ask employees what types of flowers attract butterflies. Ask him anything you feel unsure of about planting and growing flowers. Ask specifically for a "butterfly tree" (Buddleia officinalis) or a milkweed. These plants can grow to a meter and a half or more tall and produce beautiful purple flowers that the butterflies will not be able to resist
Step 2. Grow brightly colored plants
They attract butterflies, in the same way that nectar-rich flowers attract them. Red, yellow, orange or pink flowers are the most common for attracting butterflies.
Step 3. Grow native plants
When butterflies lay eggs on non-native plants, their offspring often have trouble surviving. Search for native plants in your area, you will easily find this information on the internet.
Step 4. Find the specific butterfly you would like to attract
There will likely be many types in your area; find out which ones live near you and what they like.
Step 5. Look at the neighbors' gardens
Find out what they have that works better than yours from the point of view of attracting butterflies and imitating them.
Step 6. Look for ways to feed the butterflies
There are many types of gimmicks for feeding butterflies, and each one is successful or not, depending on the region. Experiment!
Advice
- You may also attract hummingbirds. They are as beautiful and interesting as butterflies.
- Have fun watching all the butterflies that will flock to your garden!
Warnings
- Do not use fertilizers or pesticides, which could harm the butterflies.
- Beware of bees and other dangerous insects, especially if you are allergic.
