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Attracts Butterflies

How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

If you’ve ever been to a butterfly garden and had a butterfly land lightly on your finger, you’ll understand why so many gardeners like to attract these dainty insects. Butterflies are beautiful and add lovely splashes of color to your garden. They drink nectar, so see a list of nectar-rich flowers that will help you attract them. You can also look to one of our blogs for detailed advice on making your own backyard butterfly garden. Here are five more tips for building a butterfly-friendly habitat.

If you’re eager to attract butterflies, you might want to know about how beneficial some insects can be to your garden. Look at our tips for attracting fireflies, dragonflies, and bees. Bees and butterflies are both in a state of decline, so find out how to help keep their populations safe. We hope your garden is full of beautiful butterflies and other beneficial bugs soon!

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