| Some of the most beautiful animals in the world | | | | attract even more species since some species |
| are butterflies. Rich in color and life, these insects | | | | are particular about the kind of nectar they eat. |
| are a pleasure to behold. Unfortunately, many | | | | Third, choose flowering plants that will bloom at |
| species of butterflies have become instinct as | | | | different times in season. This will ensure that the |
| their living space and food supply are threatened | | | | garden will always be colorful and attractive to |
| by humans. | | | | butterflies. Furthermore, it ensures a steady |
| However, a person can help protect them or | | | | supply of food for different species of butterflies. |
| even increase their numbers by making a | | | | Fourth, the garden should also have an abundance |
| butterfly garden. Butterfly garden landscaping | | | | of host plants for the butterflies to lay their eggs |
| works by growing plants that attract butterflies. | | | | on. The best host plants are the leafy ones |
| Done properly, this kind of garden can be paradise | | | | where they can be source of shelter and food |
| for insect wildlife. | | | | for larvae and caterpillars. |
| The first thing to do in butterfly garden | | | | Providing an area with a rocky ledge is also a |
| landscaping is to locate a sunny spot in the | | | | good idea for effective butterfly garden |
| garden. Butterflies need the sun's warmth for | | | | landscaping. Butterflies often perch on rocks to |
| their wing muscles to work efficiently. In fact, one | | | | bask in the sun. |
| can usually see them stretch their wings out in | | | | With the garden being an ideal habitat for |
| the sun, warming up enough to fly. | | | | butterflies, it is important to avoid the use of |
| It is also important to put up the garden in the | | | | insecticides. These chemicals are toxic to |
| area that is clear of strong winds. Butterflies do | | | | butterflies. |
| not like strong winds and will avoid those kinds of | | | | Instead, use plants that are native to the area. |
| places. | | | | Such plants already developed resistance to local |
| The next thing to consider in butterfly garden | | | | pests and disease, reducing the need for |
| landscaping is to choose the plants well. There are | | | | pesticides. Also, introduce other creatures such as |
| four factors to keep in mind when making the | | | | earthworms, ants or beetles. These insects eat |
| selection. First, they should be brightly colored and | | | | up other insects that prey on flowers. Let nature |
| scented. Butterflies are attracted to bright colors | | | | take its course. |
| and strong fragrances. | | | | Effective butterfly garden landscaping will reward |
| Second, the plants should produce nectar since | | | | the gardener with a beautiful view of these lovely |
| nectar is a staple food for butterflies. Nowadays, | | | | creatures. But more importantly, they provide |
| nectar producing plants are easy to grow. Planting | | | | these creatures a chance to survive and enjoy |
| different varieties of nectar producing flowers will | | | | life of their own. |