Plants & Vines That Can Destroy Your Garden
Tips From Our Garden Center
There are many plants out there that are absolutely beautiful, but there are also many plants that you want to avoid planting in your garden. Here are 5 plants that will wreak havoc in your garden:
Bamboo – Bamboo’s hardiness and rapid growth make it a problematic plant for most yards. Bamboo can grow more than 3 feet per day and spread as quickly as it grows. Many species of bamboo are categorized as invasive exotic plants as they crowd out native plants and threaten biodiversity.
Mint – There are roughly 20 species of mint that exist, and mint has a reputation for taking over gardens. Mint will spread from its underground roots, can cover great distances and travel under obstacles to get to where it wants to go.
Cornflower – Also known as the bachelors’ button, this plant often grew as a weed in cornfields. Many people love to plant this flower because of its stunning color but this plant is a problematic self-seeder. You will find your lawn covered in them if you don’t cut off the blossoms before they dry up and release their seed.
Ivy – Ivy is a genus of 12- 15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants. On the ground, ivy stays creeping and does not exceed 20 cm in height, but when near suitable surfaces for climbing, ivy can climb over 30 meters. Ivy can cause damage to just about any kind of siding, including wood, stucco, and cement. It will also ruin the paint on your property.
Wisteria – The long, fragrant curtains of blossoms that embellish wisteria make it seem like a great addition to your garden, but in reality, the super-fast growth and aggressively growing vines can cause substantial damage to your property. Wisterias climb by twisting their stems around any available support and can climb as high as 20 m. They are considered an invasive species due to their ability to overtake and push out other native plant species.
If you want to know which plants would be beneficial for your garden or yard, turn to the team at G &K Nursery. Our staff can bring you through our garden nursery and teach you about each plant we carry at our center. We would love to help you bring your dream garden to life with our vast choice of plants and flowers for you to choose from. Get in touch with our team today for assistance in the Jacksonville, Lake City, and Gainesville, FL area!
