The importance of dealing with invasive plant species can’t be overstated. Invasive plants are one of the greatest threats not only to your own personal landscape, but to the natural ecosystem of Massachusetts as a whole. Invasive species are able to outpace, displace, or outright kill native species of plants. In all, there are more than 60 plant species common in Massachusetts that are considered invasive, most of which were introduced accidentally or for landscaping purposes, and then spread out of control. For more information on these invasive plant species, which have been banned from landscaping use, you can visit the Massachusetts Invasive Advisory Group’s page here.