Tuesday, September 9, 2014

How To Create Beautiful Butterfly Gardens

By Kerri Stout


Butterflies remain the most attractive of insect species and possess bright coloration, patterns, and important pollination for healthy plant growth. When developing butterfly gardens, it is important to plan carefully to provide insects with the sustenance and shelter required for optimum growth. Landscaping measures will have to be put in place to ensure that the most attractive gardens are created.

The plan for your garden will depend on whether you wish to attract a few insects to the area or whether you wish to develop a complete habitat for different butterflies from caterpillars to its stage of metamorphoses. The first step is to determine the layout of your flower beds and to take the level of maintenance into consideration to ensure that sufficient growth and shelter are provided all year round. Choosing the right flow species is imperative to ensure that optimum growth is facilitated and food made available for all insects.

One should choose the correct site for the support of optimum garden growth including sufficient sunlight to aid in developing stronger blooms. It is most beneficial to select shrubs and hedges that will aid in protecting these insects from the harsh conditions associated with wind and rain. The selection of the correct types of vegetation can aid in the provision of food for butterflies and caterpillars.

The flowers should be nectar rich and bright to ensure that it attracts the butterflies and may be purchased from a nursery with the appropriate labels. These types of plants will appeal to insect populations; however, different plants are needed to support the cycle of the caterpillar. Such steps can provide peace of mind that the growth stages and similar measures are met for all colonies.

It is important that one carefully select the plants that are needed to provide the butterflies and caterpillars with sustenance throughout its life cycles. The right plants need to be chosen to encourage butterflies to lay its eggs on the leaves and ensure that a self sustaining habitat is created. Visiting a local nursery can aid in determining which plants are required for such purposes.

Landscaping requires an assessment of the position of your garden to ensure that all blooms receive bright levels of sunshine for strong growth. The various plants and shrubs should be combined to ensure that optimum levels of shelter are provided for the insects including access to water and food. Trees may be planted close by as it offers maximum levels of shade and shelter for all critters.

It is important to determine whether sufficient amounts of sunlight are provided for the garden including the facilitation of growth for all plants. Butterflies are cold blooded and will be required to expose themselves to heat in order to function through the day. With the creation of an environment that replicates the wild, you will soon have a garden filled with butterflies.

Planning ahead is important to ensure that the correct location and plant species are selected. Consulting with staff at a nursery can aid in making the best possible choices. Once you have combined the necessary food and shelter, you will develop an attractive habitat to sustain the growth of butterflies.




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