Volunteers have been working to remove an invasive plant species from riverbanks in Worcester. Himalayan balsam, likened to Japanese knotweed, was "rampant" along the Severn and the Teme, they said.

Gardeners across the continent face a sudden wake-up call as a once-beloved summer showstopper turns into a legal liability overnight. From the border of Brittany to the banks of the Danube, the rules ...

EXCLUSIVE: An invasive plant specialist has listed four dangerous plants gardeners in Ireland should watch out for – ...

Himalayan Balsam is listed as a ‘species of special concern’ under UK law due to its invasiveness and the damage it inflicts on the country’s biodiversity and wider ecosystems. This alien species is ...

Japanese knotweed is often seen as one of the most destructive plants in the country. It can cause serious structural damage ...

An invasive plant has been detected at a park in Southwest Michigan. Purple jewelweed (Impatiens glandulifera), also known as Himalayan balsam, was recently detected in Kalamazoo’s Frayz Park thanks ...