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\"\"<\/a>As gardening season begins, people in Canada are encouraged to be mindful when selecting plants and seeds, avoiding invasive options at garden centres and online. Invasive plants can overtake gardens, crowding out other plants and spreading uncontrollably to surrounding areas.<\/p>\n

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\u201c\u2018Wildflower\u2019 seed mixes often contain invasive species like bachelor\u2019s button, periwinkle, and baby\u2019s breath,\u201d says Colin Cassin, Executive Director at the Invasive Species Centre.\u00a0 \u201cOnce planted, invasives like these can quickly spread outside your yard to natural areas, where they can disrupt local ecosystems, choke out native species, and cause cascading negative environmental, economic, and social impacts.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Buying and selling invasive plants is a high-risk pathway for their spread.\u00a0 Gardeners have the power to make positive ecological decisions for their own gardens, and for the ecosystems beyond.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPeople may not be aware that what they are purchasing are invasive seeds or plants,\u201d says Monica Liedtke, Terrestrial Invasive Plants Coordinator at the Invasive Species Centre. \u201cThat\u2019s where awareness and education come in. We encourage everyone buying seeds and plants to do their research with reputable sources.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Invasive Species Centre recommends five wise practices for property owners and gardeners to reduce the spread of invasive species and protect native plants.<\/p>\n