Invasive plants

Learn about invasive plant species in Central Virginia and what you can do to prevent them from spreading in your community.

Here's a list of the Most Invasive Plants that can pose trouble in your yard. If you See Them, Remove them Immediately.

Invasive plants can be a pesky problem in your yard, as they tend to spread rapidly and outcompete native species, disrupting the delicate ecosystem.

Discover which attractive flowers and shrubs are actually invasive plants with help from our guide, and make your landscape beautiful!

At first glance, the Yellow Starthistle looks like a beautiful wildflower.... one that you would be delighted to view during a nature hike. However, this plant has quickly risen to the top of the "plant most want listed" as an invasive species in the United States. As you know, an invasive species is one that is introduced into an area or habitat to which it is not native. In this new area, the checks and controls that keep a species from overpopulating are not present. As a result, the…

If you're ready to get your hands dirty, be sure to avoid making these common mistakes to ensure that your garden is in full bloom. 1. Under or Overwatering…

By Jeffrey North Invasive plant species are disrupting ecosystems from Belmont to Beijing, permanently altering the ecology of our forests, fields, and gardens and causing biodiversity loss and spe…

Want to avoid planting invasive perennials in your garden? This list lets you know which vines, trees and flowers to stay away from in your yard. #fromhousetohome #invasiveplants #gardeningtips #lowmaintenancegarden #shadeperennials #sunperennials

Invasive plant species are difficult to maintain and can destroy the natural environment. Find out which perennials to avoid planting in your garden landscaping.

Image 5571926 is of mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris L.) foliage. It is by Ansel Oommen. Cunningham Park