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Frugal Gardening
Frugal Gardening
Lifestyle
Amanda Blankenship

This Beautiful Fall Shrub Is Becoming a Backyard Problem — Do You Have One?

Burning bush
Burning bush is prized for its brilliant red fall foliage, but the popular landscaping shrub can spread into nearby woodlands and crowd out native plants. Several states now regulate its sale, and gardening experts recommend considering native alternatives. Birdlandia SK/Shutterstock

Every fall, one popular landscaping shrub puts on a spectacular show, turning such a brilliant shade of red that it almost looks like it’s glowing. You’ve probably seen it lining driveways, surrounding foundations, or adding color to otherwise ordinary suburban yards.

But that gorgeous autumn display is hiding a problem.

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