Introduce Companion Plants for Pollinator Support
Interplanting nectar-rich herbs like lavender (Lavandula angustifolia, native to the Mediterranean, non-invasive) or borage (Borago officinalis, native to the Mediterranean, self-seeding but manageable) ensures your flower beds stay buzzing. These companions flower abundantly in late May, drawing early pollinators that then visit your ornamental blooms.
One of my favorite combos is lavender beside cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus, native to Mexico, self-seeding but not aggressive)—a colorful duo that sustains bees and butterflies. Those pollinator visits translate into fuller seed heads and more prolific flowering on adjacent plants!