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English ivy is a common invasive plant that can cause significant harm to the plants on your property in Oregon. This aggressive vine has a tendency to wrap around shrubs and trees, blocking vital sunlight from reaching them. It can also destroy the deeper root systems of existing plants, weakening their overall health. Additionally, English ivy can overtake trees, causing limbs to break...

English ivy can be an attractive plant found all over Oregon. It tends to grow in cold, shaded areas where the soil is kept moist and fertile. Many people use English ivy as decorations in their gardens because of its pretty "climbing" appearance and color. However, the plant isn’t native to our state and can easily become invasive. English ivy has the ability to spread rapidly ...

Invasive plants are common in all lawns. It's important to recognize when your lawn has them because, if they go untreated, they can harm your other plants and vegetation by stealing the available water, sunlight, and essential nutrients. The first step to protecting your lawn from invasive plants is knowing what they look like. Some of them can easily be mistaken for pretty...