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You’ve planted things with the word “butterfly” in the name: butterfly bush, butterfly weed, and the pincushion flower ‘Butterfly Blue.' A few butterflies do seem to flit by, but what if your garden is still more of a stopover than a destination? By learning more about butterflies, the plants that attract them, and their survival needs, you can increase your garden’s butterfly allure considerably. Plant Butterfly Friendly Flowers The flowers you choose to install in your butterfly garden are likely to be classics that your parents or grandparents grew. Growing these heirlooms preserves genetic diversity, honors old-fashioned garden style, and connects you to your ancestors. It also allows you to propagate your garden by saving seed. Traditional flowers that you will see repeatedly in butterfly gardens include brightly colored plants with shallow blossoms that allow easy nectar access. Popular butterfly perennials include milkweed, coneflowers, hyssop, asters, and liatris. Shrubs a

Homegrown fruit always beats market fruit for freshness and taste, but not everyone has the space to grow a fruit tree or a melon vine. For that reason, berries are the gateway fruit for many gardeners, and none are easier to grow in the home garden than the blackberry. As native North American plants that can typically be harvested from June to August, they are primed to grow in your yard with little extra maintenance. All you need to grow summer blackberries for your pies, jams, and smoothies is a spot with full sun and a good supply of soil amendments like compost or leaf mold. How to Revive An Air Plant https://www.justhomegardening.com/how-to-revive-an-air-plant •    Botanical Name: Rubus Fruticosus •    Common Name: Blackberry •    Plant Type: Perennial Shrub •    Mature Size: Three to five feet •    Sun Exposure: Full sun •    Soil Type: Rich and loamy •    Soil pH: Slightly acidic; 5.5-7.0 •    Bloom Time: Spring •    Flower Color: White •    Hardiness Zones: 5-9 •    Native A