Comments on: Plants that Attract Beneficial Insects & Pollinators https://growinginthegarden.com/annual-perennial-plants-attract-beneficial-insects-pollinators/ Helping gardeners succeed, even in tough conditions. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:56:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: Cantaloupe Growing Problems and How to Solve Them - Growing In The Garden https://growinginthegarden.com/annual-perennial-plants-attract-beneficial-insects-pollinators/#comment-6758 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:25:25 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=29595#comment-6758 […] Aphids are small but can cause big problems, particularly on stressed plants. They feed on plant sap and can transmit diseases. The best defense against aphids is healthy plants. Good watering practices, enough sunlight, and healthy soil are crucial. Remove heavily infested leaves and encourage natural predators like ladybugs, which help control aphid populations. This article gives ideas for how to attract beneficial insects. […]

]]> By: Angela Judd https://growinginthegarden.com/annual-perennial-plants-attract-beneficial-insects-pollinators/#comment-6689 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:57:35 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=29595#comment-6689 In reply to Randy Johnson.

You can cut back summer flowering perennials by about 1/3 now. After last frost next spring you can give them another light prune. You can cut back spent flowering spikes anytime. Glad to hear it did well for you.

]]> By: Randy Johnson https://growinginthegarden.com/annual-perennial-plants-attract-beneficial-insects-pollinators/#comment-6686 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:14:48 +0000 https://growinginthegarden.com/?p=29595#comment-6686 In December 2023 I planted Salvia (Mystic Spires Blue). The heat of Summer brought enourmous growth and pollinators have arrived everyday to benefit from the vibrant flower spikes. It’s a Perennial for pollinators for sure. I’m uncertain of the timing to cut back the plants in our Phoenix 9b zone ahead of Spring new growth. November…ish??

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