Damage Caused by Buddleia: Risks, Identification and Removal Buddleia is widely recognised as an invasive plant in the UK and can cause significant structural and environmental damage if left unmanaged. As a result, it is a common issue for both residential and commercial properties. At Japanese Knotweed Expert, we have over 25 years of experience in the identification, treatment, and […]
UK Japanese Knotweed Hotspots – 2024 Japanese Knotweed is a rapidly spreading plant due to its fast-growing roots. With its shoots starting to appear early spring, it can reach heights of several metres by the end of summer. It has been possible to identify Japanese knotweed throughout the entirety of the UK since its first identification in 1850, with its […]
Updates to TA6 Form Updates to TA6 form, have been released by the Law Society were realised in March 2024. Making it clearer about the risks posed to the property by Japanese Knotweed. From the 25th of June the updated version must be used. CLS have warned if the vendor fails to properly identify the risks it could lead to more […]
Fly Tipping Japanese Knotweed People fly-tipping Japanese Knotweed is becoming an increasing problem in the UK. What is Fly-Tipping? Fly-tipping is the illegal disposal of waste on public or private land. Which often includes materials such as soil, rubble and plant cuttings. Therefore, if plant materials is present in the waste, it can quickly establish itself in the new location. […]
the impact of japanese knotweed on social housing So, what is the impact of Japanese Knotweed on social housing? Japanese Knotweed has been a topic of concern for housing associations across the UK for a number of years. It was brought to the UK in the 19th century and it’s fast-growing nature and ease of cultivation made it a popular plant. […]
Five interesting facts about Japanese Knotweed Although Japanese Knotweed is highly invasive, growing quickly and dominating any natural environment that it’s found in, it also has a number of features that are rarely spoken about. Check out 5 interesting facts about Japanese knotweed below! 5 interesting facts about japanese knotweed: 1. Japanese Knotweed is Edible. The hollow green stems of Japanese Knotweed […]
Bamboo – What You Need To Know Often planted in gardens due to its ornamental appearance and its ability to provide an effective privacy screen, bamboo can become a highly invasive weed and can be difficult to get rid of. In a similar way to Japanese knotweed, Bamboo has been known to break through buildings and structures, and ruin […]
Japanese Knotweed on TA6 Form Are you unsure about what to put on your TA6 form when it comes to Japanese Knotweed? TA6 Form TA6 Form Are you looking to sell your property? When looking to sell your property, even if you believe there is no Japanese Knotweed, it is important to have a survey carrier out. On the TA6, property […]
Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed When it comes to Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed, they have their place however as seen below they aren’t always the solution… Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed Root Barriers and Japanese Knotweed Case Study: We surveyed this site where Japanese Knotweed was growing on both sides of the fence. It had previously been excavated by […]
How Does Japanese Knotweed Spread? Japanese knotweed does not spread via seed as it is often incorrectly conveyed on TikTok! Although the plants produce seed, the seed is not viable in the UK. This is because all of the Japanese Knotweed plants in the UK are of one sex. Therefore, Japanese Knotweed spread does not occur via seed. Then how […]