Invasive plants are highly opportunistic and they don’t need much help from us to thrive, writes gardening columnist.

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As September ends, the yellow flowers of wild goldenrods are joined by the lavender, blue, pink or white blossoms of asters.

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As September ends the yellow flowers of wild goldenrods are joined by the lavender, blue, pink, or white blossoms of asters.