4. Plants We Don't Plant & Why

No judgement if these are already existing on your property, but we wouldn't be planting these because they are either invasive in Northern Virginia or do not provide enough ecological benefits. We have native alternatives with greater benefits!

English Ivy

Vinca 

Liriope

Nandina

Pachysandra

Daylilies 

Butterfly Bush

Bamboo

Non-Native Ornamental Grasses

Non- Native Azaleas 

Japanese Maple

Crepe Myrtle

Boxwoods

Yews

Non-Native Dogwoods

Non-Native Laurels