How to Create a Butterfly Garden

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Garlic Butter Tilapia:

• Pan-sear tilapia in a garlic-butter sauce with fresh herbs, and serve with roasted potatoes.

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How to Create a Butterfly Garden

With a bit of planning and care, you’ll be on your way to enjoying a vibrant garden that supports the lives of these essential pollinators.

1. Find a Sunny Spot

• Choose a spot that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight.

• Avoid windy areas—calm spaces are better for butterflies.

2. Pick the Right Plants

• For Nectar: Plant flowers like coneflowers, butterfly bush, and lantana.

• For Caterpillars: Add plants like milkweed (monarchs), dill (swallowtails), and willow.

3. Add Shelter and Water

• Include small shrubs or rocks for butterflies to hide and rest.

• Make a shallow water dish with sand or pebbles so butterflies can drink.

4. Go Organic

• Skip the pesticides—they harm butterflies.

• Try natural pest control like ladybugs or companion planting.

5. Maintain and Watch

• Trim flowers to keep them blooming.

• Water early morning or evening, and enjoy your butterfly visitors!

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"Nature always wears the colors of the spirit."

– Ralph Waldo Emerson