Do you like seeing butterflies in your yard? Are they scarce these days?
Butterflies are experiencing a decline like all pollinators. Pollinator habitat is disappearing. If you enjoy seeing butterflies in your yard, plant native plants. Native plants are key for all pollinators. Pollinators can only lay eggs on their specific native plant. Each pollinator species has different needs for their offspring. Pollinators are a specialist species.
If you want more butterflies, think about installing a micro prairie in your yard. You don’t have to install a huge native garden bed to attract butterflies and other pollinators. The smaller micro prairies are easier to install.
Micro prairies do benefit the environment with improved air quality, reduced summer temperatures, increased water runoff retention, and benefiting people’s mental health. Micro prairies also provide learning opportunities for youth. They can learn about native plants, soil, insects, and other wildlife attracted to your new space.