Be PlantWise

The Plantwise program gives gardeners easy tips on how to manage their garden to preserve the unique qualities of neighboring wildlands. It is a partnership between the National Park Service, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The Garden Club of America, National Invasive Species Council Student Conservation Association and many others to reduce invasive plants in the urban landscape.

Dispose of invasive plants carefully. When disposing of invasive plant material consider whether there are any seeds, fruits or cuttings that could re-sprout. At a minimum, bag these materials to help prevent their spread. Try freezing seeds, fruits and cuttings as this will make them nonviable. Or consider pruning or removing invasive plants before they produce fruit or seeds. If it is permitted in your area and can be safely done, consider burning the plant material. Learn more about this Plantwise Guideline.

Invasive Species - a species that is non-native or alien to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

Invasive species are the number one threat to native biodiversity on protected lands.
Invasive plants are spreading over approximately 1,729,730 acres per year of U.S. wildlife habitat.
Scientists estimate that invasive plants cost our economy $35 billion in damages and treatment each year!