Known for commandeering lawns and strangling garden greenery, ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) can quickly become a nuisance in your yard. In fact, it's reported as invasive in several states.

Gardening expert Melinda Myers says, “Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea), also known as ground-ivy, was originally brought to North America as a ground cover for shady areas. This is ...