Whilst we might love the look of some plant varieties for their coverage, colour and texture, some can be invasive to our neighbours if we don't keep them in check. In no time at all, these invasive plants can take over your garden and your neighbours'.

It's worth checking their credentials, so to speak, before you plant them so you know what you're dealing with. 'Some plants seem perfectly innocent when you put them in but can cause real bother further down the line,' agrees Julian Palphramand, head of plants at British Garden Centres .

'My rule of thumb is to check whether something’s known to be invasive in your area before planting, and to…

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