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Weeds attack!

What are weeds?

People often say that a weed is a plant out of place. But from the weed’s point of view they are a plant in the right place. They are growing where everything suits them and they are free of their natural pests and diseases. This is alright for the weeds, but from our point of view we have a problem.

Cartoon of weeds the baddies

Weeds do not necessarily look evil. Most of them were grown in gardens so they are usually attractive looking plants.

Pink and yellow flowers

Many weeds, such as lantana, are very attractive

In some parts of the world, a plant can be a menace, in others, the same plant may be an endangered natural species, it’s all about location, location, location!