Choose a sunny location for your garden and select a variety of perennial flowers such as coneflowers, milkweed, and black-eyed Susans.
Prepare the soil by adding compost and ensure good drainage. Plant the flowers in clusters to attract butterflies and provide a water source.
Include host plants like parsley and dill for caterpillars to feed on. Avoid using pesticides that can harm butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Maintain your garden by deadheading flowers, weeding regularly, and providing supplemental water during dry spells. Enjoy watching butterflies visit your garden!
Consider adding butterfly-friendly features like rocks for basking, a shallow dish with water and sand for puddling, and a few perches for resting.
Expand your butterfly garden by adding more native plants and creating different heights and textures to attract a diverse range of butterfly species.