Many garden centers sell plants for ornamental purposes in our landscapes.  But we really need to take the  time to investigate whether the plant we are considering may in fact be invasive in our area.  I read just read an article in Fine Gardening which has some very excellent points.  Just because these plants are being sold does not necessarily mean we should plant them.  If indeed the plant is invasive in our area we will contributing to the demise of our valuable native flora.  Which in turn effects insects, birds and mammals who depend on native species for their survival.   Thus ultimately harming ourselves.  Suppose their are no insects to pollinate our food crops?  We need to be give very serious thought to our choice of plants.  Please read the article:

http://www.finegardening.com/plants/articles/invasive-plants.aspx

If we make wise choices we’ll have beautiful landscapes and be preserving all living creatures.

When making choices for edible landscaping we need to be aware of invasive plants as well.  True we can eat some of these plants, for example mustard garlic. It’s edible but if allowed to go to seed, the wind, birds, insects or mammals will  spread the plant. These seeds may grow where  people will not eat them ( most people don’t eat what they would consider a weed), thus contributing to the spread of the plant. Please consider your plant choices responsibly.