Creating a Butterfly-Friendly Garden

Butterflies are beautiful and beneficial creatures that can be easily attracted to your garden. Here’s how to create a butterfly-friendly space:

• Choose Nectar-Rich Flowers

  Butterflies are drawn to flowers rich in nectar. Consider planting lantana, lavender, echinacea, and marigolds. These will not only attract butterflies but also add color to your garden.

  
  

• Include Host Plants

  Host plants, like milkweed for monarchs, provide food for caterpillars. By adding these to your garden, you’ll support the entire lifecycle of butterflies.

  
  

• Create Shelter

  Butterflies need shelter from the wind. A small, sheltered area of your garden with tall plants or a fence can provide a safe haven.

  
  

• Provide Water

  Butterflies also need water to drink. A shallow dish with water or a mud puddle will attract them to your garden.

  
  

At Bonello Landscaping & Gardens, we specialize in creating beautiful butterfly-friendly gardens. Contact Christopher Bonello via www.chrisbonello.net to learn more!