Attract Butterflies By Making A DIY Feeder in 6 Simple Steps
by
BrightNest
(IC: blogger)
Don’t underestimate the butterfly – it’s more than just a pretty garden addition! There are 561 known butterfly species in the United States and Canada, all of which pollinate your flowers. Encourage butterflies to visit your yard and pollinate your plants by making a butterfly feeder. It’s easy!
UPDATE: Due to an overwhelming number of requests from readers, we've updated this post by adding a full step-by-step with instructional photographs. Thanks for your input!
1. Prepare “Butterfly Food” by Mixing 9 Parts Water + 1 Part Sugar
2. Make a Small Hole in the Mason Jar Lid
3. Place a Piece of Sponge Through the Hole
4. Decorate your Feeder
5. Use String to Make a Hanger
6. Secure the String
7. Hang Your Feeder
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Published March 12th, 2015 12:00 PM
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