Milkweed is essential for attracting the Monarch butterfly, but it also appeals to various swallowtail species, including the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. Its vibrant flowers are a rich nectar ...

Butterflies and bees are important garden visitors — they’re both pollinators, which means they help plants reproduce. When ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...

The berries on female trees last a substantial time and are eaten by birds, and the white flowers found on male trees are full of nectar and pollen – perfect for attracting the holly blue butterfly.

Bananas also attract birds and butterflies, so hang some out on a bird feeder. Companion planting for pest control Plants with strongly aromatic leaves, for example Marigolds, generally repel ...