8 tricky perennials to avoid in a small backyard – plus what to plant instead

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When choosing plants for a small backyard, there are some tricky perennials that it might be best to avoid. While gardeners with expansive backyards have the luxury of experimentation, plants in smaller backyards need to be chosen carefully to avoid overwhelming the space.

If you don’t want to spend years pulling up shoots of invasive plants or struggling to remove aggressive or invasive growers, it's best to avoid these eight tricky perennials in your backyard.