Choose a sunny spot for your garden with well-drained soil. Include nectar-rich perennials like coneflowers and annuals like zinnias to attract butterflies.
Plant host plants such as milkweed for caterpillars to feed on. Create different heights and colors to attract a variety of butterfly species to your garden.
Provide a water source like a shallow dish with rocks for butterflies to drink from. Avoid using pesticides in your garden to protect butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Maintain your garden by deadheading flowers, removing weeds, and watering regularly. Consider adding a butterfly house or sheltered area for butterflies to rest and roost.
Observe and enjoy the beauty of butterflies visiting your garden. Keep learning about different butterfly species and their life cycles to enhance your gardening experience.
Share your butterfly garden journey with others. Encourage friends and neighbors to create their own butterfly-friendly gardens to support these important pollinators.