Tickseed provides nectar for early butterflies in Susan Reagan's garden.

Susan Reagan offers these tips for creating a butterfly garden:

• Do not be afraid to move a plant if it does not like its location.

• Nurture your soil because it’s one of the most important parts of growing beautiful, healthy plants.

• Use native plants.

• Avoid invasive plants.

• Add plants that give year-round interest; beautiful colors for the fall, hollies and other evergreens for the holidays.

• Be kind to the environment; pull weeds instead of spraying them; use organic fertilizers and avoid insecticides.

• Do your research: know your zone, soil type and pay attention to frost dates.

• Grow plants that butterflies and birds love.

• Grow your own herbs and vegetables, using small-space techniques if you have little room.

• Share plants with others.