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20 Must-See Pictures of Monarch Butterflies
Monarchs are among the most beautiful backyard visitors. Marvel at them with these gorgeous pictures of monarch butterflies.
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What Does a Monarch Caterpillar and Chrysalis Look Like?
A monarch caterpillar isn't hard to find if you know what to look for! Here's how to spot a caterpillar...
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All About Comma and Question Mark Butterflies
Study your punctuation and learn about the comma butterfly and question mark butterfly. Look at their wings to see how...
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Is Tropical Milkweed Bad for Monarchs?
Should you avoid planting tropical milkweed for monarchs? Find out what garden experts say and find native milkweed varieties to...
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Grow Showy Milkweed in Arid Conditions
For those living in arid climates, showy milkweed is a great way to help monarch butterflies. Here's how to grow...
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11 Fascinating Monarch Butterfly Facts
Learn facts about the monarch butterfly, including how how to tell male and female monarchs apart and if monarchs are...
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How to Grow Swamp Milkweed
Worried about common milkweed taking over your garden? Swamp milkweed, or red milkweed, is less aggressive but good for monarchs.
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Is That a Yellow Monarch Butterfly in Your Garden?
Think you saw a yellow monarch butterfly? Learn how to stop making this butterfly blunder and see photos of yellow...
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Queen vs Monarch: Butterfly Mimicry
Think you saw a monarch? Look again. That orange pollinator might be a butterfly mimic. See the differences between a...
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Monarch Eggs or Aphids? How to Tell the Difference
Look closely at your milkweed plants. Learn how to tell the difference between monarch butterfly eggs and aphids.
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Raising Monarch Butterflies: What You Need to Know
Find out how to raise monarch butterflies and and see what supplies you need. Plus, readers share tips and stories...
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Tianshan Seven Son Flower Shines in Every Season
Discover Tianshan seven-son flower's amazing attributes as the seasons change, and learn how and where to grow it in your...
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17 Beautiful Butterfly Pictures You HAVE to See
Celebrate the joy of butterflies by checking out beautiful butterfly pictures of monarchs, fritillaries, swallowtails and more.
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Attract Black Swallowtail Butterflies to Your Yard
Fill your herb garden with black swallowtail butterflies. Learn what the caterpillar, eggs and adult butterflies look like.
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Attract More Butterflies With Fuzzy Flowers
Fuzzy flower heads contain hundreds of tiny nectar-filled florets, attracting butterflies from near and far. See our favorite fuzzy blooms.
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How to Attract Butterflies in 9 Easy Ways
Butterfly expert Jaret Daniels lends his tips on how to attract butterflies, from growing host plants and nectar flowers to...
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Support the Painted Lady Butterfly Life Cycle
Monarchs aren't the only butterflies that migrate! Follow the painted lady butterfly life cycle and learn how you can help...
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A Painted Lady Butterfly Is a Flying Work of Art
Learn how to attract and identify a painted lady butterfly and caterpillar. Find out what they eat and what host...
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How to Grow a Pollinator Garden
Follow these simple steps and tips to create a gorgeous pollinator garden that butterflies, bees and birds will love to...
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Look for a Mourning Cloak Butterfly in Early Spring
Discover where and when to find a mourning cloak butterfly and how to attract them. Also see what their wings...
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Watch for the White Peacock Butterfly in the South
Keep an eye out for the beautiful white peacock butterfly year-round in southeastern wetlands and fields. Also see what...
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Create the Ultimate Backyard Wildlife and Bird Habitat
Building a good backyard bird habitat doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. Here are tips to help create an...
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How to Identify and Attract a Giant Swallowtail Butterfly
The giant swallowtail butterfly is large and stunning. Learn what host plants this species requires, and what the caterpillars and...
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Meet Garden Royalty: The Viceroy Butterfly
A viceroy butterfly is a majestic sight in the garden. Learn what the butterflies and their caterpillars look like and...
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5 Essential Fall Butterfly Garden Tips
Butterflies overwinter in a variety of ways. Help butterflies get ready to handle the cold weather with these butterfly garden...
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Grow Pineapple Sage for Cool-Season Pollinators
Butterflies and hummingbirds love to gather nectar from pineapple sage in fall and winter. And you'll love that the leaves...
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Butterfly Season: Your Year-Round Guide to Butterflies
Butterfly season isn't only in the summer. Learn when butterflies come out and how their habits change with the weather...
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6 Fascinating Swallowtail Butterfly Facts
There’s much more to swallowtails than their colorful elongated wings. Check out these interesting swallowtail butterfly facts.
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Do Monarch Butterfly Sightings Have Meaning?
To some people, seeing a monarch butterfly has meaning. These orange and black fliers can be a symbol of strength,...