Creating A Butterfly Garden

Author : Marcus Schneck
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0671892460
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Creating a Butterfly Garden written by Marcus Schneck and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1993 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and beautiful, this book shows how to attract butterflies to a back yard garden--and turn it into a fluttering paradise. Marcus Schneck explains the life cycles, migration patterns, and mating behavior of these creatures, and offers invaluable information on everything from pesticide-free garden maintenance to the use of feeders.

Author : Jim Weber
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623496462
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies written by Jim Weber and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While many growers focus on attracting adult butterflies to their gardens, fewer know about the plants that caterpillars need to survive. Native host plants—wildflowers, trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and sedges—not only provide a site for the butterfly to lay its eggs, they also provide a ready food source for the emerging caterpillar. Think of these plants as the nurseries of the garden. This user-friendly, heavily illustrated field guide describes 101 native larval host plants in Texas. Each species account includes descriptive information on each plant, a distribution map, and photos of both the caterpillars and adult butterflies who frequent those plants. An adult butterfly may nectar on a wide variety of flowers, but caterpillars are much more restricted in their food sources. Some feed on only a limited number of plant species, so female butterflies seek out these specific plants to lay their eggs. For example, the host plants for Monarch caterpillars are various species of milkweed. Often, these plants are not the same as the ones the adult butterfly will later use for nectar. Learning more about the plants caterpillars need is crucial for butterfly conservation. Butterflies’ dependency on specific caterpillar host plants is one of the key factors restricting their range and distribution. Armed with this knowledge, readers can also hone their ability to find specific species of breeding butterflies in nature. This is a handy guide whether you are in the field searching for butterflies or on the hunt for butterfly-friendly options at your local plant sale.

Author : The Xerces Society
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 160469761X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gardening for Butterflies written by The Xerces Society and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “No matter the size or shape of your growing area, this 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, pollinator-friendly 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 and how to create a garden that flutters and flourishes with life.

Author : Xerces Society
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.1F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Butterfly Gardening written by Xerces Society and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Sierra Club's classic handbook series describes how to attract butterflies and other beneficial and beautiful insects to your garden. The book covers plants that attract butterflies, butterfly food plans, seed and plant sources, gardening and conservation organizations, and a bibliography of books and periodicals about butterflies. 130 color photos.

Author : Stephanie Rose
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
ISBN 13 : 0760367094
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Garden Alchemy written by Stephanie Rose and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden Alchemy is a hands-on guide for do-it-yourself gardeners who want to turn their garden into gold using natural recipes and herbal concoctions (while saving both time and money!). This gardening recipe and project book is packed with over 80 ideas to naturally beautify your garden, using organic methods that regenerate your soil and revitalize your plants. By following the processes that are closest to nature, it brings the gardener in sync with the garden, allowing plants to thrive with less effort and less cost. Recipes for mixing your own potting soils and homemadeorganic fertilizers give you the freedom to choose what ingredients make their way into your garden. Step-by-step instructions for building a compost pile, concocting soil tests, and constructing inexpensive DIY seed-starting equipment are accompanied by gorgeous, full-color, step-by-step photography. You'll also find recipes for natural pest deterrents and traps, garden teas, and growth-boosting foliar sprays to help your garden grow strong all season long. Garden Alchemy starts with home experiments to help you get to know your soil and customize recipes for your individual needs. The rest of the chapters share how to decipher and combine natural ingredients to make the best quality amendments and elixirs. Detailed descriptions of earth-based materials demystify common ingredients, such as mycorrhizae, biochar, and greensand, and help you learn how to fix common garden problems with minimal effort. The simple method of making use of what you have available supports plants better than brand-name products. Dozens of recipes and projects include: Homemade seed bombs, disks, and tapes Granular and liquid natural fertilizer recipes DIY rooting hormone Herbal anti-fungal spray Plant propagation instructions Soil care recipes to adjust the pH and manage fertility 13 specialty potting mixes 7 clever traps for common garden pests Written by Stephanie Rose, the creative gardener, permaculturist, and herbalist behind the popular website Garden Therapy, this fun and beautifully illustrated book is packed with great ideas and inspiration for DIY gardeners who want to embrace their creativity and have more control of the garden's care.

Author : Jane Hurwitz
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691170347
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Butterfly Gardening written by Jane Hurwitz and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable and lavishly illustrated guide to creating a garden that attracts and sustains butterflies Butterfly gardening creates habitats that support butterflies, connecting us with some of the most beautiful creatures in the natural world and bringing new levels of excitement and joy to gardening. In this engaging and accessible guide, lavishly illustrated with more than two hundred color photographs and maps, accomplished butterfly gardener Jane Hurwitz presents essential information on how to choose and cultivate plants that will attract a range of butterflies to your garden and help sustain all the stages of their life cycles. An indispensable resource for aspiring and experienced butterfly gardeners alike, Butterfly Gardening is the most gardener-friendly source on the subject, covering all the practical details needed to create a vibrant garden habitat that fosters butterflies. It tells you which plants support which butterflies, depending on where you live; it describes what different butterflies require in the garden over the course of their lives; and it shows you how to become a butterfly watcher as well as a butterfly gardener. While predominantly recommending regionally native plants, the book includes information on non-native plants. It also features informative interviews with experienced butterfly gardeners from across the United States. These gardeners share a wealth of information on plants and practices to draw butterflies to all kinds of gardens--from small suburban gardens to community plots and larger expanses. Whether you are a gardener who wants to see more butterflies in your garden, a butterfly enthusiast who wants to bring that passion to the garden, or someone who simply wants to make their garden or yard friendlier to Monarchs or other butterflies, this is a must-have guide. An essential guide for aspiring and experienced butterfly gardeners Encourages readers to rethink gardening choices to support butterflies and other pollinators in their gardens and communities Introduces gardeners to butterfly watching Includes regional lists of plant species that are time-proven to help sustain butterflies and their caterpillars Features informative interviews with expert butterfly gardeners from across the United States

Author : Rob Knight
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780716612711
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Monarchs and Other Butterflies written by Rob Knight and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Question and answer format explores the world of monarchs and other butterflies

Author : Sally Roth
Publisher : Rodale
ISBN 13 : 9780875968889
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Attracting Butterflies & Hummingbirds to Your Backyard written by Sally Roth and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2002-10-24 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the backyard garden by creating an ideal habitat and provides a field guide to the sixteen hummingbird species and seventy-five common butterfly species that make North America their home.

Author : Dana Meachen Rau
Publisher : Cherry Lake
ISBN 13 : 1610805593
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Butterfly Gardens written by Dana Meachen Rau and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to make butterfly gardens with these fun activities.

Author : JARET C. DANIELS
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813068534
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your Florida Guide to Butterfly Gardening written by JARET C. DANIELS and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: