There is nothing more relaxing to gardeners that the sight of butterflies flitting through their flowers. Designing your garden specifically with butterflies in mind is a fairly new idea, but one whose time has come.
Butterflies are very fickle creatures, and each species likes something different.
However, there are generalities that can be made about how to set your garden up for butterflies. The first thing you need to do is figure out what types of butterflies live in your area. This can be accomplished simply by walking around your neighborhood or surrounding area with a notebook and butterfly identification book. A botanic garden, college entomology department, or a butterfly club in your area are also good places to seek information. By gathering information about specific butterflies, you can include specific plants that attract them.