In the UK, many invasive plants are growing in people's gardens without them even realising. One common invasive weed which many people know about is Japanese knotweed, which can cause lots of structural damage if not dealt with. However, according to the experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.
co.uk , one beautiful plant which is extremely common in UK gardens could be "wreaking havoc" on your home and garden. A shrub called buddleia, also known as butterfly bush, could be "more dangerous" than the commonly known Japanese knotweed.
The experts said the shrub spreads by seed fast and can quickly germinate in unwanted areas, including roofs, walls and windowsills, reports the Express . Their strong roots have the ability to grow through buildings and foundations, giving them the potential to cause some "costly damage" to homes. Because of this, the experts have warned that having this shrub in your garden could negatively impact house prices .
It could also pose a risk to the environment as it outcompetes native plants by taking up space and spreading its roots. Due to the nectar it produces, the bush distracts pollinators from native co-flowering species, according to the experts. They warned this then reduces the reproductive and survival success of other garden plants.
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