Common Invasive Plants And Beneficial Alternatives
Diana, lounging and munching like the goddess she is. Photo courtesy of volunteer CS.
Want to help your local ecosystems thrive?
In our 10 seasons of work, we’ve had the privilege of meeting countless members of the community who wonder what they can do to have a positive impact on the local environment. To that end, we wanted to share some of the invasive plants we commonly see in Pittsburgh neighborhoods, and more beneficial native alternatives. If you want to help reduce invasive species and make a meaningful change in your own communities and gardens, consider these options. You can also explore Audubon of Western PA, PAEnflowered, and Xerces Society to learn more about native and pollinator friendly plants.
*This one likely already grows in your yard, go take a peek!
There are myriad benefits to adding native plants to your garden and community!
Support local wildlife
Enjoy the benefits of low maintenance plants
Catch and manage stormwater more effectively
References & photo credit: paenflowered.org,https://www.accdpa.org/blog/landscaping-with-native-plants
More to chew on…
