Ep. 68 - Invasive Plant Species in the Garden, Plus Five Plants to Avoid in Your Landscape

As we start thinking about our gardens for next season, we may not just be looking at fruits and veggies and herbs. Many of us like to plant our landscape and the areas surrounding our vegetable gardens with plants that are beautiful to look at. Maybe they’re for cutting flowers and bringing into the house or maybe they’re just for some added color and beauty while we spend our time outside. It may also be for curb appeal. Unfortunately, there are many species that get planted that are considered invasive in areas. No matter where you are, it’s likely that your region has plants that were introduced from another continent or even another area of your country that have escaped cultivation and gone on to propagate almost uncontrolled in the wild. We regard these plants as invasive species and today I’m going to dig in to what defines an invasive plant species, why they are a problem, and what we can do to prevent the spread of them. Then, I’ll talk about five of the most popular ones here in North America that are STILL being sold at nurseries and what alternatives you can choose to plant instead. Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon Bradford Pear fact sheet – Clemson Univ. Extension Invasive Plants – National Park Service Invasive Plants – U.S. Forest Service 12 Common Invasive Plants Native American National Day of Mourning – Live Stream