Many people have mentioned that the appearance of the Joro spider in their yards has resulted in the native garden spider getting pushed out. This was a concern of mine. I like the Joros, but I don't like the idea of them thriving at the expense of the native species' right to exist.
Luckily, there's some good news. There's a garden spider in the bearded irises. The Joros have been here in my yard since 2022, but the garden spiders are also still here. I'm encouraged by this.
I really hope the two species can find a way to coexist.
