Would you like more butterflies where you live?

Butterflies are free – so why not invite some into your yard? 

They’re not just beautiful; they will help keep your garden free of pests by attracting birds and other creatures that feed on their larvae. 

It’s not difficult to attract butterflies. You’ll need some sun, some water, some plants and a few flat rocks. Butterflies need to maintain their body temperature between 85 and 100 degrees. That’s why you’ll often see them basking on a flat rock in the sun. They also get thirsty, so you’ll need a birdbath or another small pool of water for them to drink from. As for flowers, they like most brightly colored cone shaped blooms, Marigolds, Sunflowers – and of course Butterfly Bush and Butterfly weed.