invasive species

An aggressive plant is spreading in the Czech Republic and can ruin an entire garden

Some attractive non-native plants can spread rapidly, smothering native vegetation and upsetting the balance of your garden and local countryside. Learn how to identify and control two of the biggest culprits before they take over.

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The inconspicuous garden beauty that’s long been banned and can land you a fine

Some seemingly harmless plants in the Czech countryside are non-native and spread far faster than local species. Himalayan balsam is one of the best-known examples, and in many European countries its cultivation and spread are tightly restricted.

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Switzerland has banned a plant Czechs love in their gardens

Cherry laurel is prized for fast, evergreen screening, but Switzerland now treats it as a risk to nature and has banned its import, sale and even gifting from September 2024.

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Invasive Plants That Can Land You in Trouble with the Authorities

Invasive plants are turning up more and more often in gardens and along fences, where they quickly crowd out native species and can be hard to eliminate. Some are also hazardous to people and animals, and certain species are monitored and controlled very strictly.

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June brings an invasion of a banned plant into gardens reporting it can save you from a fine

Giant hogweed is one of the most dangerous invasive plants, spreading fast and suppressing everything around it. In June the risk rises, and if it turns up on your land, reporting and prompt control can help you avoid penalties.

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