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Alys Hurn
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Invasive plants: here's what not to plant, how to avoid a fine and what to do if they're already in your garden
By Alys Hurn| Gardens Illustrated Magazine Verified Gardens and green spaces shape the UK’s natural beauty, offering a haven for plants and wildlife. However, not all plants contribute positively to the delicate balance of our native ecosystems. Some non-native species, introduced from other parts of the world, have taken root a little too successfully, spreading aggressively and outcompeting native plants. While many non-native plants pose no threat, a handful have become invasive, disrupting ecosystems and even causing structural damage.
By Alys Hurn, Veronica Peerless| Gardens Illustrated Magazine Verified How much would you pay for a plant you really covet? In recent years, some plants have fetched draw-dropping prices online and at auction and some always sell at very high prices. Often rare with unique or collectable qualities that have taken years or even decades to breed and perfect, these prized plants sell for thousands, sometimes millions, of pounds. The value is often driven up by collectors who can go to extraordinary lengths to own a desired species, and this can fuel black market trading.
Invasive plants: here's what not to plant, how to avoid a fine and what to do if they're already in your garden
By Alys Hurn| Gardens Illustrated Magazine Verified Gardens and green spaces shape the UK’s natural beauty, offering a haven for plants and wildlife. However, not all plants contribute positively to the delicate balance of our native ecosystems. Some non-native species, introduced from other parts of the world, have taken root a little too successfully, spreading aggressively and outcompeting native plants. While many non-native plants pose no threat, a handful have become invasive, disrupting ecosystems and even causing structural damage.
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Bristol, United Kingdom