Be wary of these invasive plants or they will take over

Weed: A plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth; especially one that tends to overgrow or choke out more desirable plants.

-- Merriam-Webster Dictionary online

All that glitters is not gold and all plants that look pretty aren't necessarily good to have around the yard.

Now that we're in the midst of summer, it's a good time to take a walk around outside and see what's really growing there and what might need to be removed.

Here in Anne Arundel County are several problem plants that, for one reason or another, were encouraged to grow and now need to be eradicated in less time...