Invasive non-native problem plants
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How to get rid of Japanese knotweed (hogweed?)
I have Japanese knotweed growing into my garden from an adjoining neighbour's garden.
Does anyone please have any advice of how to get rid of this awful plant?
I'm in the UK.
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How can I get rid of mint?
I planted mint in my garden a few years ago and it turned out to be a mistake. I should have grown it in a container.
I've been pulling out mint each year but can't get rid of it, so I dug up the ...
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How to deal with invasive Ailanthus (Tree of Heaven)
My neighbors have a great tall Ailanthus (Tree of Heaven). Apparently, before I moved into my house, so did our yard. We now have an enormous stump and a bazillion new shoots that come up from ...
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Identify plant found in the UK with green and white leaves with purple flowers
Any ideas what this plant is and how to control it?
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How do I get rid of houttuynia (heartleaf/lizard tail)?
A previous owner left me with a garden full of Houttuynia cordata (also called hearleaf/lizard tail/chameleon plant), an invasive weed that I've been trying to eradicate. I can't believe it is sold ...
