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: When is the best time to treat japanese knotweed? Japanese knotweed is similar to any other weed – it is best treated in late summer […]
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 […]
Are You Selling Your House? Are you selling your house? Japanese knotweed affects 1 in 20 properties in the UK. So, when The Law Society ask you to fill out the Ta6 form version 4 because you are selling your property be very careful about answering the question on Japanese knotweed! Selling Your House? Why? I here you ask, because […]
Rental Agreements and Japanese Knotweed When taking out a rental agreement, Japanese knotweed may be the last thing on your, or your landlord’s mind. You are excited about moving in and you agree the deposit. Then, you sign everything off and realise that you have a very broad clause in your tenancy agreement. Stating, you will take ‘reasonable care’ of […]
COMMERCIAL removal solutions for JAPANESE KNOTWEED In addition to treating Japanese knotweed on private property, we offer commercial removal solutions for Japanese knotweed removal and treatment services. This is for a range of commercial clients including developers and builders. However, we understand, when dealing with commercial sites, that time can be a restricting factor. Therefore, a three-year treatment plan will […]
Buying a house with Japanese knotweed Buying a house with japanese Knotweed?- Here is what you need to know! “Indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant.” – The Environment Agency This is why it is so important for you to understand your legal rights. You also need to understand your options prior to buying a property infected by […]