As gardeners, we often seek out beautiful and exotic plants to enhance our landscapes. However, some of these plants can cause significant harm to local ecosystems. Invasive ornamental plants, despite their aesthetic appeal, can outcompete native species, disrupt habitats, and cause long-term ecological damage. It’s crucial to be aware of these problematic plants and opt for safer alternatives that support biodiversity.

10 Invasive Ornamental Plants You Should Never Grow

Rooting plants in water is a fun, resourceful, and simple process for adding to our gardens. It’s rewarding to watch the new plants develop before our eyes. Certain tropicals, annuals, herbs, and perennials propagate through rooting herbaceous and softwood stem cuttings in water. Here, we’ll review some favorites to experiment with rooting in water.

31 Popular Plants You Can Root In Water

Dealing with heavy clay soil can be a challenge for many gardeners. This dense, compact soil type retains water and drains poorly, making it difficult for some plants to thrive. However, certain plants are well-adapted to these conditions and can even flourish in heavy clay. As an enthusiastic gardener, I’ve discovered that choosing the right plants can transform a clay-heavy garden into a lush and vibrant landscape.

10 Plants That Grow Well In Heavy Clay Soil

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If you value sunlight and want to keep the peace with your neighbors, there are some trees you should avoid planting

Trees never to plant in a small front yard – 7 varieties to avoid in compact spaces

When planting your garden, an important factor to consider is how the plants you choose will interact with one another. There are a couple of factors that make some bad neighbors. It’s good to know ahead of time which ones will take over and which may inhibit the growth of its neighbors.

21 Popular Plants You Should Only Grow in Pots

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. When shopping for a home, you’re probably not thinking about potentially invasive plants on the properties you’re looking at. But it turns out you likely should be.

If You Spot This Invasive Plant in Your Yard, You May Have a Major Problem

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Most properties are growing shrubs, hedges, or flowers that are poisonous or toxic or cause reactions like hives and rashes. Most people are not even aware of the dangers. The plants add beauty and definition to yards but must be handled carefully. Some estimates claim that over 500 plant species...

Poisonous Landscaping Shrubs and Flowers

There are a few incredibly invasive species that come up again and again as being problematic for people's gardens and homes. English ivy grows quickly and can choke trees, and Japanese knotweed is strong enough to break through foundations. Bamboo is another invasive culprit, and one TikToker posted about their yearly battle with the difficult plant.

Homeowner shares frustration with invasive plant that grows back year after year: 'You [are] in for a long journey my friend'

One Reddit user took to r/invasivespecies to investigate a curious plant. The post shows a photo of a tall fence with a thick wall of branches and leaves hanging over it. The poster was concerned because it's an invasive species called Japanese knotweed. "Looking for help dealing with Japanese Knotweed," they said. "Main issue is the knotweed is on our neighbors side of the fence, and we are not having any luck working with them on removal."

Homeowner faces infuriating issue with neighbor's invasive landscaping: 'We are not having any luck working with them on removal'

Weeding can be one of the most tedious and frustrating aspects of gardening. It’s disheartening to see unwanted plants take over your meticulously cared-for garden beds. But what if I told you there’s a way to reduce the amount of time spent pulling weeds while enhancing the beauty of your garden? Enter ground covers—nature’s own weed suppressors! These fast-growing, dense plants can be a gardener’s best friend, shading out those pesky weeds and providing a lush, green carpet of foliage.

No More Weeds! 10 Fast-Growing Ground Covers That Choke Out Weeds

If brown patches suddenly pop up in your lawn in the middle of summer, the most likely culprit is a fungal disease called, "brown patch." Grass turns brown when it's no longer receiving the proper nutrients, so this could be caused by the disease, underwatering, overwatering, or overfertilization. Brown patches...

5 Simple Fixes for Brown Patches on Your Lawn

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Hummingbirds are delightful visitors to any garden, known for their iridescent colors and rapid wing beats. These tiny birds are attracted to specific flowers that provide the nectar they need to fuel their high-energy lifestyles. By planting the right flowers, you can create a hummingbird haven in your backyard, ensuring these fascinating creatures return year after year.

What Plants Do Hummingbirds Love the Most?

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All you need to do is seed once and enjoy the blooms for ages to come

6 Self-Seeding Plants You Should be Growing in Your Backyard for a (Mostly) Self-Sufficient Garden

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Whether you are renovating a weedy lawn or overseeding existing turf, timing is critical to establishing a healthy, robust lawn. Proper timing ensures good seed germination and allows grass seedlings time to establish a healthy root system before the environmental stresses of summer or winter arrive. In turn, a healthy grass stand is better able to compete against weeds and requires less maintenance. We visited with a lawn expert to learn more about the ideal time to reseed lawns, factors to consider, and techniques for achieving a lush and healthy lawn.

The Ideal Time To Reseed Your Lawn, According To An Expert

The Asian hornet invasion is continuing around the world. In Europe, beekeepers have found a novel solution to the marauding wasps: electric harps. As Reasons to Be Cheerful detailed, the invasive species could cause the collapse of almost one-third of France's bee colonies each year. That's because one hornet can kill 30 European honeybees per day.

Beekeepers develop surprisingly simple solution to fight major invasive species wreaking havoc on hives: 'Its effectiveness was staggering'

"Neighbor planted bamboo before we bought the house roughly 3 years ago and now we're dealing with it." One desperate homeowner recently took to the r/arborists subreddit for advice after their neighbor planted some highly invasive and destructive bamboo. "Neighbor planted bamboo before we bought the house roughly 3 years...

Homeowner seeks advice after neighbor's highly invasive species threatens to spread into lawn: 'What do you think my chances are?'

What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

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Don’t Plant These 15 Invasive Ground Covers

Many people believe that non-native species are just weedy or ugly plants, but many invasive perennials are extremely showy and were first introduced as landscaping ornamentals....

Don’t Plant These 15 Invasive Ground Covers

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