Synopses & Reviews
Can gardening change the world? It certainly can when it comes to butterflies. Butterflies are in danger. The most striking example if the iconic monarch butterfly, whose population has declined by 80 percent across North America since the mid-1990s due to loss of habitat. But everyone who has a garden can do their part to make a difference, and Gardening for Butterflies shows exactly how. This optimistic call to arms by the experts at the Xerces Society provides home gardeners with everything they need to create a beautiful, beneficial, butterfly-filled garden. They first explain why butterflies matter and why they are in trouble and then detail what they need to survive. Home gardeners will learn how to design a butterfly garden no matter the size of their space. Hundreds of plants for all of North America are profiled, with color photographs and growing information, along with tips on selection, installation, and maintenance. This full-color, hardworking guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to help bring back the butterflies!
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Library Journal Starred Review
Welcome the world's most exquisite visitors to your garden Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of colorful garden guests who need our help, and shows you how to design a habitat where they will thrive. This optimistic call to arms is packed with everything you need to create a beautiful, beneficial, butterfly-filled garden. Gardeners will learn why butterflies matter, why they are in danger, and what simple steps we can take to make a difference. You'll learn how to choose the right plants, how to design a butterfly-friendly garden, and how to create a garden that flutters and flourishes with life.
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"No matter the size or shape of your growing area, this new title will guide you through creating a butterfly-friendly space." --Mother Earth News
Welcome the world's most exquisite visitors to your garden Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of butterflies who need our help, and shows you how to design a habitat where they will thrive. This optimistic call to arms is packed with everything you need to create a beautiful, beneficial, butterfly-filled garden. You will learn why butterflies matter, why they are in danger, and what simple steps we can take to make a difference. You'll also learn how to choose the right plants, how to design a butterfly-friendly garden, and how to create a garden that flutters and flourishes with life.