Butterflies

Attract butterflies in your garden
For an exquisite living spectacle

Butterflies are beautiful brightly colored flying insects with two pairs of large wings that vary in color and pattern from species to species.

Their exact numbers are not known since there are about 17,500 species spread throughout almost the entire world.

Their greatest threats are habitat change and loss due to residential, commercial and agricultural development.

You will find here articles about butterfly gardening, about creating a garden that will provide a secure oasis for these colorful creatures and a beautiful resting place for your enjoyment.

Hopefully my articles will give you the incentive to go further, to do more for these fluttering beauties and take the next step to get involved. You can research butterflies more extensively, and even become a member of the North American Butterfly Association.

Happy gardening!

Creating a butterfly garden is really easy; the secret is to know which plants will attract these beautiful and colorful creatures. They are just as lovely to look at as the flowers they flutter around. You can entice butterflies to visit your garden by displaying flowers they love.

Butterfly gardening is the art of growing flowers and plants that will attract these colorful and dainty creatures to your garden. Delight your family and visitors with beautiful butterflies, but be sure to create a safe habitat for them. If you own cats rethink your plans, because it would be a shame to attract these lovely insects to their death.

Before you even begin your butterfly haven, find out which species of butterflies are in your area. Consider taking an exploratory hike around your location with a butterfly identification book. This may take a little extra time and effort, but the results will be worth it.