Thanks all for weighing in! You've pretty much confirmed what I already knew. Was just hoping for some waay out of the box ideas. I personally love all the pollinators and have no problem trimming my salvias and sages that are simply humming with activity. While I'm at her house I just wanted to help her transform her wasteland into something beautiful that she won't be afraid to go out and enjoy. Thanks for the Pansy suggestion. I love these and you're right I don't notice 'much' activity around them.
@Joolie - What is this crossvine you speak of?