10 Plants You Should Never Plant In Southern Gardens – Southern Living

It’s difficult to put together a definitive list of plants that you should never plant, because some of the species that are nuisances in the garden are lovely in containers. Some trees that certain gardeners can’t get enough of, other gardeners despise. With that in mind, we’ve merged the list associated with plants in order to avoid (or at least think twice about) when you see them in the wild or in a garden store. Whether they’re aggressive spreaders with strong root systems, produce smelly blooms, or are usually toxic to animals, there are more factors to consider here than just appearance. Take a look around our list, then take a look around your garden… are there any plants you’re struggling to deal with or wish a person hadn’t planted?