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Angela Patrone & Nicola Roy

Five 'worst' plants that are 'illegal' if they spread from your garden this summer

Summer is nearly upon us and with better weather on the horizon, you might be thinking of giving your garden a refresh.

But there are certain plants deemed as "invasive" that can severely damage your garden and property if you allow them to grow out of your private land.

Invasive plants are non-native species that show a tendency to spread out of control and grow where gardeners don't want it to. It is illegal to intentionally plant them in the wild, or if already existing in your garden - to allow them to spread and cause a nuisance.

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