Why Your Fave Garden Plants Might Be Villains

Ever bought a pretty plant at the garden center and thought you were helping the planet? Turns out, some of those popular picks (like English ivy and Japanese honeysuckle) are secretly wrecking local ecosystems! A gardener found his favorite trail totally overrun by invasives that started as innocent landscaping choices. The wild part? These plants are everywhere in stores, but once they escape, they choke out native species and mess up the whole food chain. Next time you plant, go native—your local wildlife will thank you! #NativePlants #InvasiveSpecies #EcoFriendly #Home