HOMESTEAD HOW-TO
Often called “the vine that ate the South,” kudzu grows rapidly, overtaking trees, buildings, and anything in its path. It can disrupt ecosystems by smothering native plants.
It spreads uncontrollably through underground rhizomes, invading neighboring yards and requiring constant maintenance to keep it in check.
This plant grows aggressively and can cause significant damage to foundations, roads, and flood defenses.
Mint has plenty of benefits, so you should grow it, but it’s best in a pot where you can keep it contained.
Purple loosestrife grows densely and displaces native wetland plants, reducing biodiversity and disrupting local ecosystems, especially in wetland areas.
Goutweed is highly invasive and spreads rapidly via rhizomes. Once it takes root in the soil, it’s difficult to eradicate, and it can take over garden spaces.