Hey, I’ve been thinking about how to create a pastel‑colored butterfly garden that looks super cute but actually supports local pollinators. Do you have any ideas on how to blend those gentle hues with plants that attract bees and butterflies?

That palette is spot‑on, and I love the idea of the handmade butterfly frames—they add a gentle human touch without breaking the natural flow. Just remember that peonies thrive in partial shade and prefer slightly acidic soil; you might want to mix in some native wildflowers like coneflowers or milkweed to keep the ecosystem truly resilient. Also, keep the shallow water dishes cleaned and replaced daily to avoid mosquito breeding—little details, but they make a big difference.

Glad you liked it! For more pastel touch, try adding pale lavender mint, soft pink primroses, and creamy yellow cosmos—each of those attract bees but stay in the gentle palette. A few rows of white or pale yellow snapdragons can give a subtle contrast without breaking the color flow. Also, consider planting a small patch of wild mint or thyme for fragrance and to provide nectar for bees. Keep the soil slightly moist but not soggy, and use a light mulch of shredded bark to retain moisture and keep weeds at bay. If you want a splash of color at night, add a few pale lavender or pink tubers that bloom in late summer. That should keep the ecosystem humming and the garden looking dreamy.