North Carolina gardeners are used to dealing with the usual suspects—aphids, beetles, maybe the occasional slug with a personal vendetta—but this year brings a new and far more unwelcome guest. Agriculture officials have confirmed that a destructive invasive pest has made its way out of commercial areas and into residential gardens, and it’s causing quite…
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How One Invasive Vine Can Choke Out Your Entire Garden in Weeks
Gardens are supposed to be peaceful havens—lush greenery, bright blooms, and the gentle hum of life. But what happens when a stealthy, green predator sneaks in and turns that paradise into a tangled battlefield? Enter the invasive vine: a seemingly innocent plant with a secret mission to dominate everything in its path. One week it’s…