Gardeners have been warned that growing nine "crime" plants in the garden could result in fines
Invading plants are one of the things people should be wary of. .. Species such as the Japanese knotweed may not look unpleasant, but according toExpress
, they occupy the garden, making them more difficult to identify. There is a possibility of becoming. Plants are not native to the United Kingdom and need to be controlled to prevent further damage to nearby lands and wilderness.
It is usually not illegal to grow these plants and weeds in the garden, but they are highly regulated and can be fined for those who neglect to manage them.
Visitors to parks and other green spaces this summer should also pay attention to some of these plants, which can poison and burn animals.
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TeessideLive)It's easy to find banned plants growing on the premises if you know what to look for .. These are nine important species to know. According to Fantastic Gardeners, a gardening maintenance company.
Growing any of the following plants outside the garden is considered illegal by law.
Spear Thistle
Liverpool Echo, this fascinating plant is considered to be highly invasive and is critical to other native British species. It states that it poses a threat.
Spear Thistle is a problematic weed because it produces straight roots at germination and the lateral roots grow horizontally.
It is very adaptable and has the potential to compete with almost any plant you encounter.
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Getty Images / iStockphoto)Hardwood Dock
This green leafy plant invades Highly sexual and inhabited by several plants Various types of unwanted garden pests. Hardwood docks can grow on all soil types and are "no climate restrictions" to prevent this plant from growing nationwide.
Rhododendron ponticum
Small purple flowers can be deceptive, but this widespread and tall plant is thought to be problematic for several reasons. Not only can it grow to a considerable height, but while doing so it blocks sunlight for competing plants.
Eradication costs millions in the UK each year and is not easy to get rid of forever.
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Getty Images)Japanese Knotweed
This invading plant can grow almost anywhere, it When spread throughout the garden, it causes serious problems for homeowners. Japanese knotweed can take years to completely eradicate, and professional removal can cost more than £ 10,000.
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Getty Images)Common Japanese Knotweed
Yellow flowers may look attractive, but the "beauty" of this weed is actually Is toxic to most mammals. Its growth needs to be tightly controlled to protect livestock, which is one of the most commonly reported weeds nationwide.
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This invasive species can easily spread by animals, winds and rivers and stops at the start. It's difficult to grow up. Each plant has about 800 seeds, and there are plenty of opportunities for this ripe seed pod to fire up to 22 feet away from its original location.
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Getty Images / iStockphoto)Carddock
Known as a flexible weed, the Carldock plant surpasses most native species. increase. Both Curly Dock and Bitter Dock are subject to the 1959 Weed Act.
Giant Hogweed
This uniquely shaped weed contains a powerful chemical called furanocoumarin that can cause serious injury. When the sap touches human skin. Burning sensation and permanent scars make this extremely dangerous to passers-by and are strictly controlled for this reason.
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LIVERPOOL ECHO)New Zealand Hanaud
This invading weed Known to kill native species in its path, it poses a considerable threat to your garden and surrounding lands. Sales of this plant have been banned in the UK since 2014 to curb its rapid spread.
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