Chaos Gardening: A wild approach to planting flowers Published 12:59 pm Friday, September 19, 2025Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... However, in addition to choosing a native species, gardeners need to choose a wildflower that works in the location. Beware of Invasive Species in Seed PacksEven in a carefree garden, it is important to avoid plants that are invasive species in Alabama. “Be wary of prepackged seed mixes and make sure they do not include invasive species,” Loewenstein said. More InformationChaos gardening gives Alabama gardeners a fun and easy way to enjoy the outdoors while supporting native flora and fauna.