3 Ways to Make Your Garden a Butterfly Magnet

After the long winter that’s finally breaking into a belated spring, it’s so nice to finally see the butterflies finally fluttering about.

1. Plant Native Flowering Plants– According to the National Wildlife Federation, “Native plants provide butterflies with the nectar or foliage they need as adults and caterpillars.”
2. Use Alternative Pesticides that are Safe for Butterflies– According to the article ‘How to control invasive pests while protecting pollinators and other beneficial insects,’ published by MSU, there are many safe alternatives to harmful pesticides. These options include insecticidal soaps, horticultural oils, or microbial or biopesticides. For more information, you can read the article here.
3. Help monarchs during migration– According to FarmandDairy.com, “nectar plants can make a huge difference to monarch butterflies during their migration from the northern United States and Canada to Mexico. You can view the list of recommended Perennials, shrubs, and vines here.

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