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Do They Really Use Butterfly Houses?
Do Butterflies Really Use Butterfly Houses?
Also called hibernation boxes, they make wonderful accents in any environment. Available in redwood and cedar, from basic to decorative designs, butterfly houses add a certain charm to any flower garden. But…you have to wonder, do butterflies really use them? I don’t have one in my own garden, so I can’t speak from experience here, but opinions do vary on the subject. Some say they will use them for protection from predators, and for roosting during inclement weather. Others will say not at all, and that a mud puddle is a nicer gesture for butterflies!
Of course flowers that produce nectar will always attract butterflies, and they just adore the gentle spray of leaf misters…this IS from experience! Several Butterfly Bushes, lots of Lantana, and Native Salvia, along with 2 leaf misters give us the daily pleasure of viewing these “flying flowers” daily during warmer months just north of Atlanta.
If you do opt for a butterfly house in your garden, the recommended height is about four feet above ground, and it’s best to have a southern exposure in the wintertime as well.
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Beautiful Butterfly House
Adore butterflies?
If you enjoy vibrant butterflies and plant flowers in hopes of attracting them, you may want to try a butterfly shelter as well. Butterfly houses are available in cedar and redwood, from basic designs, to more decorative garden displays.
This hanging butterfly house is hand crafted of durable redwood. It features 2 etched glass panels that allow for easy viewing of resting butterflies. This large habitat makes for a lovely accent in any flower garden, and is constructed to last for years of use and enjoyment.
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Bat Houses for Needed Shelter
Brown bats are extremely beneficial to backyards as they control insect populations. It’s the natural order of things, no pesticides necessary.Providing bat habitats, or bat houses, will greatly reduce insect populations in your environment.
Recently in the Northeastern US, brown bats have been discovered to be dying off by the thousands. A mysterious fungus plagues them, and scientists are working dilligently to unravel the mysteries. They fear an entire species may actually become extinct if an answer is not found soon.
You can learn about “White Nose Syndrome” in this amazing video clip.
White-nose Syndrome from Gerrit Vyn on Vimeo.
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Brown bats are extremely beneficial to backyards as they control insect populations. It’s the natural order of things, no pesticides necessary.