Resources and links: https://mgnv.org/mg-virtual-classroom/replacing-invasive-plants-with-natives-video-2026/
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:09 Decline in Insects & Other Wildlife
0:07:04 Threats from Invasive Plants
0:24:14 Benefits of Native Plants
0:32:22 Questions
0:34:14 Invasive Trees & Native Alternatives
0:43:35 Invasive Shrubs & Native Alternatives
0:56:02 Invasive Perennials, Vines & Ground Covers & Native Alternatives
1:03:55 Invasive Grasses & Native Alternatives
1:06:15 Eliminating Invasive Plants
1:09:18 Resources, References & Questions
The destruction of native plant habitats is contributing to a significant and ongoing decline in bird and insect populations. By removing invasive, non-native species and planting a greater diversity of native plants in your own backyard, you can make a difference. Extension Master Gardener Julie Acker shows you how to identify many non-native invasive plants and suggests alternatives that look and “behave” similarly.
* Get answers to all your gardening questions from the Extension Master Gardener Help Desk at https://mgnv.org/programs/help-desk/
* This presentation is covered by MGNV's Image and Recorded Presentation Use Policy: https://mgnv.org/about/image-presentation-use-policy/
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:09 Decline in Insects & Other Wildlife
0:07:04 Threats from Invasive Plants
0:24:14 Benefits of Native Plants
0:32:22 Questions
0:34:14 Invasive Trees & Native Alternatives
0:43:35 Invasive Shrubs & Native Alternatives
0:56:02 Invasive Perennials, Vines & Ground Covers & Native Alternatives
1:03:55 Invasive Grasses & Native Alternatives
1:06:15 Eliminating Invasive Plants
1:09:18 Resources, References & Questions
The destruction of native plant habitats is contributing to a significant and ongoing decline in bird and insect populations. By removing invasive, non-native species and planting a greater diversity of native plants in your own backyard, you can make a difference. Extension Master Gardener Julie Acker shows you how to identify many non-native invasive plants and suggests alternatives that look and “behave” similarly.
* Get answers to all your gardening questions from the Extension Master Gardener Help Desk at https://mgnv.org/programs/help-desk/
* This presentation is covered by MGNV's Image and Recorded Presentation Use Policy: https://mgnv.org/about/image-presentation-use-policy/
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