In breezy areas, adding a windbreak can create a butterfly oasis.  They have difficulty flying when their delicate wings are battered by strong winds—and a strong wind to a butterfly may not seem very strong to you.  Consider adding a corner that is protected by taller plants, or train a climbing vine over a protective trellis.

Something that is easily added also is a source of warmth.  Even if your garden is already in a sunny spot, add some dark, decorative stones or small statues.  Dark colored stone will absorb the heat of the sun and offer the butterflies a place to rest and warm their wings for flying.

Water can also be a powerful attractant, and butterflies need very little to make them happy.  Creating some small, shallow puddles can help.  A ‘butterfly bath’ is easily created by using a pretty plate or bowl of water, with ‘islands’ of decorative stones for butterflies to land on.