Introduction

Butterflies are a great addition to your outdoor oasis. They can liven up any backyard, garden, or patio and bring some extra color to your property. Butterflies are great pollinators and they help many plants grow, so you can really have some fun with the type of butterfly garden you create. Here are some tips for creating the perfect butterfly garden:

What is a butterfly garden?

The easiest way to define a butterfly garden is as a garden that attracts butterflies.

Butterflies need food, water and shelter to survive. You can provide these things with your butterfly garden:

• A water source: This can be as simple as placing stones in the ground and letting them collect rainwater during wet weather or by adding an artificial water feature that provides fresh drinking water all year round (locate this away from other plants so it doesn’t get contaminated).
• An easy-to-maintain flowerbed: Butterfly hosts like milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) and thistles are great options for people who don’t have much experience with gardening because they’re hardy plants that require little maintenance once established. When planted together in clumps of 3 or more they create natural sanctuaries for butterflies looking for places to lay eggs or feed on nectar from flowers such as composites (daisies), monarda (“bee balm”), coreopsis (“calliopsis”), aster (“aster”) and dianthus spp..

Why build a butterfly garden?

You probably want a butterfly garden for one or more of the following reasons:

• You want your garden to be beautiful. Butterflies are beautiful creatures, and they make any area in which they’re present look that much better.
• You care about the environment. Butterflies are beneficial insects because they help pollinate plants, which helps those plants grow more food for us humans (and other animals). Because of this, they’re great at helping keep our ecosystem in healthy balance!
• You have children who like nature and science. Kids love learning about butterflies because they’re colorful and fascinating; parents can use this to teach kids about sustainability by having them plant native flowers in their own gardens or creating an entire “butterfly garden” where everyone can watch these little beauties fly around outside together every day!
• You want an easy way to relax during your free time after work each night/weekend day when you get home from work early enough before dinner time comes around again later tonight how long does it take

How to create a butterfly garden

• How to create a butterfly garden

Creating your own butterfly garden is relatively simple and can be done in as little as an hour. To start, find a sunny spot that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. It is important to have plenty of sunlight, as butterflies require it for survival. Next, choose plants that are native to your area and do not contain pesticides or herbicides. For example, you may want to select wildflowers such as black-eyed Susan or butterfly weed if you live in the south. If you live in colder climates with shorter summers (such as Nebraska), forget-me-nots are more appropriate choices because they bloom earlier than other species and provide nectar at all stages of life for many different species of butterflies throughout their blooming season (which usually lasts several months). Once these two basic steps are out of the way, simply plant these flowers around your yard with some space between each one so they don’t crowd out other plants around them during growth periods which could adversely affect how much sun reaches each flower bed over time

Choose a good location for your butterfly garden.

You want your butterfly garden to be a place where butterflies will feel safe and happy. So choose a good location for your garden.

• Make sure the garden is in full sun. Butterflies like sun, so they will mostly be there during the day. You can plant some shade-loving plants around the edges of the garden if you have some shadier spots in your yard, but make sure most of it gets plenty of sunlight throughout the day!
• Choose a spot that is sheltered from wind. Butterflies need calm air when they are resting or flying around looking for food and mates, so pick an area protected from gusty winds where they can relax when they land on flowers or visit with other butterflies seeking companionship on their wings.
• Choose a spot that is sheltered from rain (or snow). Butterflies don’t like getting wet very much at all—they have thin bodies that aren’t very good at keeping out water—and being soaked makes them weak and sickly until they dry off again (which could take hours). The moisture may also cause mold growth on any plant material left lying around after watering/misting cycles end! One way to avoid these problems while still having access

Choose the right soil.

Soil should be loose, light and well-drained. The soil should also be slightly acidic with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. It should be porous, rich in organic matter and well-aerated; therefore, you can consider adding compost or aged manure to your garden area before planting anything there.

Select plants that butterflies love.

• Select plants that butterflies love. Butterflies like flowers and plants that are native to your area, as well as ones that bloom from spring to fall. Butterflies also prefer flowers that have a strong scent, so look for species like lilac and honeysuckle.
• Choose nectar-rich plants that butterflies will visit throughout the day. Many butterflies feed during both morning and evening hours, but some feed only in the morning or only at night.

Water your butterfly garden regularly.

Butterfly gardening is a fulfilling hobby that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In order to create a successful butterfly habitat, you’ll need to make sure that your garden has all the elements needed for butterflies. These include flowers, water and plants for them to lay their eggs on as well as nectar sources for adults.

Butterflies also need water in order to survive in your garden so it’s important that you have an adequate watering schedule set up before you begin planting anything else into your habitat. The amount of water necessary depends on several factors including: flower type (some flowers require more frequent watering than others), weather conditions (dry climates require more frequent watering than wet climates), time of year (dry seasons necessitate more frequent watering than rainy ones) and soil type (soil types hold less moisture than sandy soils).

Butterflies can add beauty and tranquility to your outdoor area.

Butterflies are beautiful, but they can also serve an important purpose in your garden. Butterflies will pollinate your flowers and plants, which means they help to make sure that the plants in your backyard or garden grow well. If you have children, butterflies can be an excellent way to teach them about nature and the world around us.

Many people find butterflies relaxing and peaceful to watch as they flutter from flower to flower collecting pollen on their wings. Butterflies can make any outdoor space more beautiful by adding color and life into it.

Conclusion

Some people are intimidated by the thought of creating a butterfly garden, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need an elaborate plan or expensive plants—just follow our simple tips and you’ll be on your way to creating your own oasis for butterflies. And remember, if you have any questions about whether a plant might attract butterflies or not, just give us a call! We’re always happy to help.