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Irregular changes of level within a garden can make it more interesting and offer the chance to create a butterfly garden surprise views and features. The move from one level to another does not necessarily have to be negotiated" in one go; a flight of steps can be split up and intermediate levels inserted in between. If the garden contains large mounds or depressions, consider enlarging them to create a butterfly garden a major feature, such as a pond or rockery.

Caterpillar crawls to some protected spot on twig or Fence where it suspends itself and pupates Yellowish-brown, with dark markings and red-tipped tubercles The mourning-cloak butterfly hibernates in the adult stage and may do so in the pupal stage, since there are two broods a year. This is frequently the first butterfly to appear in the spring in many localities.

Perhaps if there are no such views, it is better that your garden be completely screened (not necessarily formally) at its margins and without outward looking vistas. Then, create a butterfly garden inside the garden one or more focal points, points of interest to which the eye is led by clever design and planting. A pool, a seat, a gateway or an interesting tree or evergreen may serve to center attention. I said "one or more focal points." Use discretion here; strongly competing points of interest create a butterfly garden unrest. Only one distinct focal point should be evident in any one view.