Some garden historians look at the 18th century as a significant turnaround from the prevailing "formality" in the Renaissance Period to a "natural" perspective. Plants are versatile creatures. If possible, include an outdoor table and chairs and spend some time there entertaining friends, laughing and having a good time, or just be there on your own relaxing and smiling upon your garden. After you have compiled your list of local butterfly species, be sure to write down in your butterfly garden plan what these particular species of butterflies use for nectar and food plants.

- Be sure that your butterfly garden plan includes a location that provides at least six hours of sunlight per day.

In addition, you will need potting tools, stands for plants and grow lights.

A properly planned butterfly garden offers great joy to visitors of the garden by attracting these lovely flitting creatures for our amusement and delight. All you need is loads of desire, a little imagination and an open mind. Wearing gloves to protect your hands from the cold is a good idea, but it can impede your ability to feel the process of transplanting. Many herbalists also mix aromatic herbs for beauty purposes.