Planting for Butterflies : The Grower's Guide to Creating a Flutter by Moore, Jane

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Author: Moore, Jane GardeningPublished on 4 June 2020 by Quadrille Publishing Ltd in the United Kingdom.Hardback | 144 pages, Full-colour illustrations throughout141 x 191 x 21 | 3 78g Butterflies are brilliant pollinators and add vibrancy and colour to the garden.A summer's day wouldn't be the same without the gentle fluttering of delicate wings. They connect us with living and breathing nature and are an essential part of a dynamic ecosystem. However, in the past forty years, these insects, which were once a common sight in our gardens, are now in decline thanks to habit loss, climate change and the use of pesticides.But do not despair “ there is a lot you can do to help improve their numbers! Planting for Butterflies will show you how you can attract these beautiful insects and help them to flourish by creating a butterfly-friendly garden. No matter how small or large your space “ from a window ledge in the city to a country garden “ Jane Moore offers advice on the nectar-rich blooms to grow, and when and where to plant them.This charmingly illustrated, practical guide will set your garden a flutter. Show more