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 Attract Butterflies to
Your Garden
Nectar is the key to attracting adult butterflies to your garden — the more nectar in a flower, the more popular the plant will be. In order for butterflies to feel safe, create a sheltered, organic haven for them in a sunny, low-wind area. Provide a birdbath or a shallow saucer of water for quenching their thirst. (Be sure to keep it clean and fresh. You do not want a mosquito breeding area.) Year-round blooms will supply a continuous source of nectar. Flowers with flat-topped or clustered blossoms with short flower tubes allow the butterflies to reach the nectar more easily. To truly provide a home for butterflies rather than just a visiting area for adults, you will need to include plants that are preferred by the caterpillar. You might see some chewed foliage, but usually there will be no permanent plant damage. A completely organic garden is recommended, which means no spraying of pesticides or fungicides at all. They will kill butterflies in both their larval and adult phases. Enjoy them, and remember to tread lightly as you walk through their world! - Hardware Hotline May, 2008
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