10 Plants You’ll Regret Not Planting to Stop Weeds and Bring Pollinators

Lavender’s aromatic properties repel weeds and attract pollinators like bees. Its dense growth keeps your garden tidy and blooming

1. Lavender

Creeping thyme forms a lush, weed-blocking mat while inviting bees with its tiny, nectar-rich flowers.

2. Creeping Thyme

These bright, drought-tolerant flowers deter weeds and attract butterflies and bees with their vibrant blooms.

3. Coneflowers

With its striking colors, bee balm brings bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies while suppressing weeds through dense foliage.

4. Bee Balm

Sedum’s thick, sprawling growth chokes out weeds and provides nectar for pollinators all season long.

5. Sedum

A must-have for attracting monarch butterflies, milkweed also blocks weeds with its robust root system.

6. Milkweed

Marigolds deter pests, attract pollinators, and fill gaps to keep weeds from taking root.

7. Marigolds

This hardy plant creates a natural weed barrier and offers nectar for bees and butterflies.

8. Yarrow

Goldenrod invites beneficial insects and birds while crowding out weeds with its spreading growth.

9. Goldenrod

Catmint’s prolific blooms attract pollinators, while its dense growth helps smother weeds.

10. Catmint

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