Showy flowers, shiny leaves or foliage that makes you want to have them everywhere. Garden corner. But there is something behind this beauty floors that you can’t get along with at all small roomsand even less so on floors near walls, sidewalks or buildings.
The problem occurs over time. They start to expand, grow faster than expected or theirs roots advance with such force that they end up lifting soils, deforming flower beds, etc Effects on other plants that were healthy.
So before getting into aesthetics, it’s wise to know which types are best left aside. Some should just be in a pot. and others directly should not be planted in a home garden.
At the time of plan a garden, It is important to take into account which plants can damage it. The reasons are as varied as the species.
He Lucky bamboo It expands rapidly and penetrates underground uncontrollably. Its roots are tough, invasive and can raise soils or destroy parts of the garden within a few months. It is recommended to keep the plant only in pots (and not to plant it directly in the ground) to control and limit its growth.
A very aesthetic vine, but also a problem. The ivy It rises strongly and adheres to bricks, walls and cement with a force that ultimately causes plaster to lift, cracks to form and structures to be damaged. If it grows uncontrolled, it can literally eat away at the facade.
Its purple flower clusters are a spectacle, but its growth is very aggressive. The Wisteria It adheres firmly to: walls, railings, pergolas, roofs. Through the weight of its branches and its growth rate, it can deform structures and even affect the ground on which it rests.
He Ficus It develops thick, superficial roots that are always pushing forward in search of moisture. In small patios, walkways or gardens near the house, they can lift tiles, break slabs, damage patios and even penetrate water pipes. It is a tree that is not suitable for small spaces.
The roots of these species strong, expansive and deep invasive. They don’t respect boundaries, they search for water, move toward structures, and compete with any other plants nearby. The result of uncontrolled control of these plants is: Damage to the garden and structural fractures in the house.
In addition, many of them grow very quickly. What starts out as a cute decoration can turn into an out-of-control plant within a few seasons.
It is always a good idea to choose native species or species adapted to the local climate: they require less care and coexist better with urban spaces.
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