They’ve earned the nickname “flying flowers” as the grace and beauty of butterflies in the garden is marvelous.  If you enjoy seeing butterflies, there are steps you can take for maximum attraction next spring.  Creating Habitat that butterflies find alluring is actually pretty simple. A great article on “How to Make a Butterfly Garden” from the University of Kentucky’s Entomology Department, can be found here: http://www.ca.uky.edu/ENTOMOLOGY/entfacts/ef006.asp     Copy and paste this address in your browser’s address bar.

Food: Nectar is always an option, but butterflies adore over-ripe fruit.  Oranges, bananas, melons, and grapes are just a few of the fruits the enjoy.  Place fruit on a staked feeder dish, on the porch railing, or anywhere near the flower garden, raised where it may be seen. Be sure to remove if molded.

Water: Butterflies absolutely adore the gentle spray from Leaf Misters. You’ll see them flit back and forth through the fine mist daily once you’ve attracted them to your yard

Shelter: By providing butterfly houses, you’re offering shelter from both the elements and predators. Giving butterflies a sfe haven to rest helps attract them to your yard.