How to attract fireflies to your yard – 4 ways to turn your garden into a magical, glittering wonderland after dark

Light trails of Japanese fireflies flying around in a jar.

Fireflies are a quintessential sign of summer, flitting around at dusk into the night like little moving stars. What better scene is there than seeing them happily flying around your yard from the comfort of your home or sat on the patio?

If you're hoping to attract fireflies to your yard, there are a few key tips and wildlife garden ideas to incorporate which will almost instantly increase your chances of welcoming the stunning species into your space.