A mere win is pretty good. A win-win situation is even better, but a win-win-win resulting from gorgeous flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies (and, usually, bees) seems just plain greedy.
Best grown in warm climates with ample humidity, river indigo bush shrubs are a favourite in the garden. Butterflies are ...
Luke says, 'Many traditional gardeners will want to stick with native species, but there some amazing flowers and plants from around the world that attract British butterflies that I use in my own ...
Adult butterflies get their energy from nectar, and they visit gardens looking for flowers to feed on. Grow nectar-rich flowers in the spring and summer months to encourage them. Larissa says, ...
Learn more › Butterflies, like bees, play a crucial role in pollination by transferring pollen between flowers, aiding plant reproduction. A garden that attracts butterflies and other ...
This didn’t happen serendipitously. I planted for the butterflies, and you can do it too. Here is what you can plant to attract all kinds of butterflies to your garden: Indigo Spires are a ...
Patio pot plants can be great for outdoor decoration, but planting certain varieties to attract bees, butterflies and other insects can add so much interest and support wildlife. We've rounded up the ...
Provide the butterflies with warmth (a sunny spot), shelter (shrubs and trees) and nectar and butterflies will start to use your garden to feed and maybe even breed.
A series of plant sales coming up feature native varieties that don’t need a lot of water or fuss and that provide food and ...
Spring is when you first start to see some butterflies appearing, but because there aren’t many flowers for them to ... but giving them food should attract them to your outdoor spaces too.