All landowners are legally responsible for controlling and removing Japanese knotweed from their property in order to prevent its spread, regardless of whether this is a domestic homeowner or a commercial entity.
What is Japanese knotweed ? So you have heard about this invasive weed that has taken the UK by storm. But, what is Japanese knotweed? Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) is an invasive weed. But, you can identify it by the white flowers in summer, green stems with red and purple flecks and how quickly it grows. Also, new shoots appear in […]
The true cost of japanese knotweed When it comes to the treatment and removal of Japanese knotweed, you can see a lot of large numbers being thrown around. It’s hard to know exactly what you’re looking at, what is it that you’re really paying for? So, what is the true cost of Japanese knotweed? What Are You Really Paying For? […]
Property Surveyors & Japanese knotweed Property surveyors examine all visible aspects inside and outside a property that you are looking to buy. So, how do they relate to Japanese knotweed? Property Surveyors & Japanese Knotweed Property surveyors will likely encounter Japanese knotweed on a semi-regular basis. Experts say that there is at least one stand of Japanese knotweed in every […]
Japanese Knotweed Hits stoke on trent Japanese Knotweed is an invasive weed which can cause damage to your property. Also, it can reduce the value of your home, significantly. Here is an example when Japanese Knotweed hits Stoke On Trent… Under the 2014 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, local forces can issue a PCN, informing the landowner to act […]
Is Bamboo invasive or decorative? Bamboo is a plant that immediately makes you think or somewhere exotic in the far east. The plant has been used in many themed gardens over the years and is still used today as a decorative plant. However, due to the way bamboo grows, it can quickly overrun a small garden. But is bamboo invasive, […]
Is this japanese knotweed? There are many plants which can appear like Japanese Knotweed. In fact, Japanese Knotweed is one of the most misidentified plants, which can lead to costly errors. Especially, for homeowners or mortgage advisors further down the line. So, have you seen a weed is your garden and thought ‘is this Japanese knotweed?’ While we would recommend […]
When is the best time to treat Japanese knotweed? You may be wondering, when is the best time to treat Japanese Knotweed? Or, even how to treat Japanese knotweed? Carry on reading to find out: https://vimeo.com/452495327 When is the best time to treat japanese knotweed? Japanese knotweed is similar to any other weed – it is best treated in late […]
Will My Surveyor Check For Japanese Knotweed? A property surveyor will check for any problems in the house, but will they check the garden? Will they check for Japanese knotweed? Certified Surveyors At different stages in your property’s development, you may have different surveyors visit your property. Japanese knotweed should be identified by a trained surveyor who has completed specialist […]
The Continuing Spread of Japanese Knotweed Japanese knotweed was initially indigenous to Japan, China and Korea – it has now spread worldwide, and the World Conservation Union has list it as one of the world’s worst invasive species. Read on below on the spread of Japanese Knotweed worldwide! Europe Phillipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold, the physician and botanist, bought Japanese […]