An appeal has been made for volunteers to help clear Himalayan Balsam from a site owned by the Woodland Trust. The plant is considered an invasive species in the UK and has taken hold across the ...

Some gardeners may be unaware of the invasive plants lurking in their outdoor spaces that could cause havoc later in the year ...

The Himalayan balsam, which grows in the foothills of the Himalayas in Pakistan and India, was brought to the UK by the Victorians. Its rapid growth means it has become a major weed problem.