Some plants are beautiful to look at, but poisonous to people and animals. Others are highly invasive, or attract bugs that will damage your lawn. Make sure you do your research before bringing new plants into your yard! Read this article by the Bob Vila Blog for plants that should always be avoided- some are really surprising!:
-Aloe vera- poisonous if ingested by animals
-Belladonna- extremely poisonous
-Bamboo- highly invasive
-Mimosa tree- invasive
-Japanese Barberry- harbor black ticks