Butterfly Gardening

Tue, 24 Sep 2002 05:59:50 +0000

As a landscaper, it is my duty to address all possible niches and interests of my clients. Some ideas may sound too childish for you, but trust me! When the plan gets materialized, you will see heaven right before your eyes. Butterfly gardening is one such magical idea that can turn your garden in to a fairy land that keeps your children busy during hot summer afternoons.

It is known that butterflies are often attracted to Native plants. The positive thing about native plants is that they could be grouped together to beautify your garden while cutting down on maintenance and preserving water. However, the location you are at and the climate in the area are the top most important things to consider when selecting appropriate plants for your butterfly garden. If you live in a tropical climate, adding flowery plants will do the trick to attract butterflies as well as to add serenity to the garden view. The next step would be to plan ahead about how you will use insecticides, as butterflies will not surely become impressed with the nasty smell and the mortal taste. So organic gardening may be one of the best options available for you.

Additionally, inviting birds to reside in your garden and facilitating bird baths is a great way to attract visitors to your garden. So sit down with your landscaper and discuss the nitty-gritty’s to start painting that picture perfect view, right at your back yard. Oh talking about painting, if you are really in to it – why not get your designer to fix an eisel for you so you too have something to do outdoors during those hot summer days?

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Butterfly Gardening