If you want more bees, butterflies, and helpful hoverflies in your yard, you don’t need a pricey “pollinator garden kit.” The cheapest wins usually come from plants that sprout easily, self-seed, or multiply so you can share them around the yard. Once a few dependable bloomers settle in, they’ll pull in visitors all season and make your veggie harvest look better, too.
The trick is choosing flowers you can start from seed, snag as divisions, or swap with neighbors, then letting those plants do the repeat work year after year. Here are ten budget-friendly options that help attract pollinators without turning your garden into a money pit.
