Massachusetts residents have endured another annoyingly long winter season and spring is finally here!

With the help of a few unseasonable warm 70-degree days this past week, we are ready for the warm weather to stay. Folks all over the state are fully embracing their favorite springtime activities and that of course means getting the yard and garden in order.

Whether or not you're a seasoned green thumb or you've decided to embrace the hobby this year, there is a TON you need to know. Unfortunately, we're not just talking about fertilizer and sunlight, we're talking about plants that are illegal to grow in Massachusetts.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Cultural Resources, there is a large, LONG list of plants that are illegal for Bay State residents to grow import, sell, or trade of plants because they've been determined to be invasive in Massachusetts.