[header] How to create a butterfly garden [title] Research first. [step] Find out which butterflies are common in your area. Observation over a few days and the use of a butterfly field guide will help you in this pursuit.
[header] How to create a butterfly garden [title] Research first. [step] Find out which butterflies are common in your area. Observation over a few days and the use of a butterfly field guide will help you in this pursuit.
If you travel to a local area, take a look around and examine the types of butterflies there and practice butterfly placement. [substeps] Some people even find some butterflies to look less juvenile. [title] Use a microscope to look at your butterfly garden as it grows. [step] Establish on yourself which butterflies are common and which ones are rare (or will not be seen). Ideally, look at as many species as you can and choose the butterflies you want. [substeps] Do a good google search and read about potential butterfly species to get the most up-to-date information. [title] Choose " host plants " for your garden. [step] Note from your research what the caterpillar (larvae) of the local butterflies eat.