NAME CHANGE! FROM FALLOPIA TO REYNOUTRIA Firstly, using Latin names for plants can be very confusing and intimidating sometimes, however there is a good reason why we use them! Latin words for the genus or species offers descriptive terminology for the specific plant and it’s characteristics. Moreover the use of Latin plant names helps prevent any confusion caused by the […]
Ineffective Ways To Remove Japanese knotweed Japanese Knotweed is one of the UK’s most destructive weeds, being able to grow up to 10 cm every day. Getting rid of it can prove to be a challenge. Here are a couple of ways that will prove to be ineffective in the removal of Japanese Knotweed. Ineffective Treatment Methods… Single Herbicide Treatment […]
What can be mistaken for Japanese Knotweed? What can be mistaken for Japanese Knotweed? Japanese Knotweed has some very distinctive features, however a selection of other plants and weeds share similar elements. In the summer months, the Knotweed stem will be fully grown – which will be hollow with distinctive purple speckles. Additionally, the leaves will be large, green in […]
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 […]
Japanese Knotweed Regrowth Everything you need to know about Japanese Knotweed regrowth: We treat Japanese knotweed primarily with two chemicals, one is significantly stronger than what is available to the public and the other is not available to members of the public at all. So, when the Japanese knotweed starts to regrow after a whole season of treatments, clients are […]
What’s so bad about Japanese Knotweed? Japanese Knotweed is “indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant” according to the Environment Agency. Read more to find out what’s so bad about Japanese knotweed… The plant itself is not poisonous, nor does it contain any poisonous elements; is safe to touch and pick. However, it is very dangerous in […]
Japanese knotweed- A Selling and buying guide If your selling or buying a property with Japanese knotweed then this information guide is for you… Japanese Knotweed- What is it? Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria Japonica) is an invasive weed that can cause damage to building structures by targeting weak points. This is why Japanese Knotweed is a real concern for home buyers and […]
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 […]
Bamboo identification Bamboo’s strength is comparable to strong weeds such as Japanese Knotweed. Bamboo identification is normally defined by it’s thin and tall looking appearance. Additionally, it’s strength is known to breakthrough infrastructure and ruin gardens. Furthermore, Bamboo roots also spread wide and strong allowing for it to cause damage to its surrounding environment. It’s root system equally has been […]
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 […]