Every Oregonian can do something to safeguard what we love about our state - our pristine natural areas, healthy streams and lakes, abundant fish and wildlife, and working farms and ranches. The first step is to avoid purchasing, planting or growing invasive plants. By being part of the solution, you can help protect Oregon from invasive species.
• Use this guide to select non-invasive plants.
• Support nurseries and businesses that sell non-invasive plants.
• Don’t trade plants with other gardeners if you suspect they may be invasive.
• Spread the word (but not the weed!) to your fellow gardeners.
If you already have invasive plants in your garden:• Remove the invasives and replace them with suitable non-invasive plants.
• Dead-head (remove flowering heads and seeds) so plants do not release seed.
• Dispose of invasive plant materials by bagging and placing in the garbage (composting does not kill some plants and seeds).
About water gardens:• Be sure your water garden is fully contained (not near creeks, natural ponds or areas prone to flooding).
• Do not dump pond plants (or animals such as fish, snails or turtles) into natural areas.
• Buy water garden supplies only from knowledgeable and responsible retailers.
• Inspect and rinse aquatic plants in tap water to remove unintended hitchhikers, such as snails and plant fragments.
