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Aphids on Milkweed – what to do
One of the truths when growing milkweed is that you not only get milkweed, but you also get other bugs which love milkweed – besides monarch butterflies. Aphids are the main pest, but also you may get quite a few … Continue reading
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The Red – White – Blue Garden
RED Salvia – lady in red – good annual red of course Lantana – red variety BLUE Dwarf butterfly bush Blue salvia for the blue areas. Veronica – blue variety WHITE Alyssum Dwarf butterfly bush Pearly Everlasting Pussy Toes Veronica … Continue reading
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Pipevine – I’ve finally learned the “Trick.”
I’ve been trying for years to entice Pipevine butterflies to lay their eggs on my gigantic Pipevine which crawls up the side of the house. I’ve only found larvae once in seven years. It was so discouraging, I was very … Continue reading
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The Only Thing Butterflies Need?
I’m always amazed at the bad advice and misinformation you can find online. One recent article I found said, “The only things butterflies are looking for as they flutter about are flowers — nectar sources — and any colorful garden … Continue reading
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Shasta Daisy as a Nectar Plant
Shasta Daisies are usually known for flower arrangements and deliveries, but they make a great nectar plant for at least thirty days. My favorite variety is “Becky,” although by late July they are finished blooming.
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Japanese Beetles and the Cool Whip Death Trap
Two weeks ago I had an infestation of Japanese Beetles in my yard. I took a Cool Whip container, filled in half way with water and added a squirt of dishing washing liquid. I then went around, put the Cool … Continue reading
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Skippers and Bermuda Grass
Already, I’m getting at least 10 skippers a day in my garden. I fairly sure most of them use my Bermuda grass as a host plant. It’s a bit invasive, but Roundup will keep it in place.
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American Snout Butterfly on Hackberry Tree
If you want to attract American Snout butterflies to your garden, make sure you plant a Hackberry tree. Read my note below about keeping them in bush form rather than tree form.
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Globe Amaranth and Spring Azure Butterflies
If you’d like to attract Azure butterflies to your yard, give Globe Amaranth a try. I find that they will even do well in partial shade and poor conditions.
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Bronze Copper and Host Plant
\ I recently had a Bronze Copper visit my garden for the first time and I’d love to attract more. Does anyone know if the plant below is its host plant?
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