Updated RICS Guidelines Updates to RICS Guidelines: The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) new Guidance will be effective from the 23rd March 2022. In other words, RICS guidelines are moving from IP27 to GN2022. The primary objective of the new Management Category assessment process is to provide stakeholders with a clear understanding of the significance of Japanese knotweed near […]
How to Identify, Control and Eradicate Bamboo Bamboo is a fast growing and invasive plant that can cause serious damage if left untreated. In many cases, it behaves in a similar way to Japanese knotweed, spreading quickly and becoming difficult to control. Correct bamboo identification is essential. Different species spread at different rates, and some can cause significant problems in […]
Are you looking to sell a property with Japanese knotweed? So you are looking to sell a property with Japanese Knotweed? You may not know but Japanese Knotweed is the most invasive plant species in the UK. Therefore, this means there are a few steps to follow when dealing with this weed on a property. The treatment of knotweed is […]
You have found japanese knotweed in your garden- now what? So you have found Japanese knotweed in your garden, what now? Japanese Knotweed can be an extremely temperamental plant. It is a very particular plant to treat and is stubborn when it comes to the removal of it. It has been listed in the top 100 invasive plants in the […]
TA6 Forms: Do You Have Japanese Knotweed On Your Property? If you are or looking to sell your property then you may be familiar with the property information TA6 Forms. Solicitors will provide this form to you. In fact, on this document there is a specific question relating to Japanese knotweed that many people struggle to understand how to answer […]
Plants that are commonly mistaken for japanese knotweed As we are all aware, Japanese knotweed can cause stress for those who are looking to buy or sell a property. Therefore, it can become worrying when finding plants that look similar in your garden or within the garden of a property you want to buy. In this article, we will be […]
How to Identify Japanese Knotweed in Autumn As the growing season begins to slow, knowing how to identify Japanese knotweed in autumn is essential. This is one of the most important times of year to spot the plant, as it is still visible above ground before dying back in winter and re emerging in spring. In this guide, we explain […]
Mare’s Tail: How to Control Horsetail Weed in the UK Mare’s tail, also known as horsetail (Equisetum arvense), is a persistent, deep rooted invasive weed found across Great Britain. It spreads quickly, survives in poor conditions, and resists most standard removal methods. As a result, many property owners struggle to control it once established. Understanding how to identify mare’s tail […]
Japanese Knotweed Is dangerous, damaging and a denier! As many of us know, Japanese knotweed is dangerous as it can grow in any soil type, meaning that anyone can fall victim to this invasive species. But how bad is Japanese knotweed really? Carry on reading to find out why you should take immediate action if you find it on your […]
WHAT IS IT COMMON RAGWORT? Although ragwort is a less invasive species than Japanese knotweed, it is still very important that the growth is maintained. In this article, we will discuss what this weed looks like, why it’s dangerous and how to remove it. So, what is common ragwort? What is Common Ragwort? What does it look like? This species […]