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Butterflies
go where they please so it is important to create an attractive
environment to lure them to your garden. A butterfly friendly environment
requires plenty of sunshine, shelter from the wind, a reliable
nectar source, host plants for caterpillars and egg laying, water,
and protection from danger of predators. Follow these simple guidelines:1. Select a full sun or half-day sun location with good,
well-drained soil.
2. Note which butterflies you want to attract
and determine which plants they find most attractive for food or
nectar.
3. The time of flowering, duration of bloom, flower
color, and plant size are all important considerations when selecting
plants to attract butterflies.
4. Plant
shrubs, vines and trees near the garden area to provide cover for
the butterflies. Where possible, use plants that are also a food
source for larva (caterpillars).
5. Butterflies need moist soil from which to drink.
A pot-saucer filled with moist sand will serve as a water source
for butterflies. Place a few smooth stones on the sand to serve as
a landing platform.
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