Why not add some plants to your landscape that will allow the Monarchs to use your home as a layover on their rigorous trip. Each life cycle has a different host plant or habitat: Milkweed for egg laying/caterpillar feeding, nectar plants for feeding, mud puddles for landing and water, trees and shrubs to roost in and flat rocks in sunny areas to keep them warm on chilly nights.

Keep pesticides to a minimum and not only save the Monarchs but the Honey Bee, too.

Visit the Gardener's Supply Company site for some interesting articles on "Saving the Monarch Butterfly" by Suzanne DeJohn, "Create a Monarch Waystation" by Marty Ross and "Garden Design: Create Planters and Raised Beds for Butterflies" by David Grist. Each will give you some great insight in how to create a butterfly haven in your backyard - whether your space is large or small. Then sit back and watch these marvelous travelers as they visit your home!