Have you heard Japanese knotweed horror stories? Heard Japanese Knotweed horror stories? Then you must read this article… Japanese Knotweed Horror Stories Every day we take frenzied phone calls from individuals who are aware of Japanese Knotweed growing within their property. Almost every conversation starts with that they have researched online and seen that it can plummet their house value. […]
A Guide on Identifying Japanese Knotweed Read our guide on identifying Japanese knotweed… Often, distressed individuals who are dealing with accusations often contact us. Also, they claim that they simply not knowing that they had Japanese Knotweed on their property. In the height of the growing season, Japanese Knotweed is generally an attractive plant. In fact, we have had stories […]
Why is Japanese Knotweed such a problem? Japanese Knotweed is a bamboo-like plant with hollow stems and green heart-shaped leaves. But why is Japanese knotweed a problem? Why Is Japanese Knotweed A Problem? As Japanese Knotweed has no natural predators in the UK, it is very hard to maintain. It grows rapidly and can grow up to 10cm a day in […]
Think you know everything about japanese knotweed? When we talk about Japanese Knotweed, we often reference the detrimental effects it can have on the property, especially depreciation in value. Beyond that, Japanese Knotweed has a significant impact on our environment. This is another reason why we are so passionate about eradicating it. So, do you think you know everything about […]
JAPANESE kNOTWEED – Part 35 Compliant Reports P35 Reports – What are they and when do I need one? Getting lost in the legal jargon which is thrown at you once you instruct a legal professional is a rabbit hole too many of us take a trip down, make sure you know what a P35 report is and when you […]
An Interview with: A Homeowner with Japanese Knotweed We all hear the horror stories about how Japanese Knotweed reduces property values by 100% and is notorious for bringing house sales to a grinding halt, much to the dismay of many vendors. So today, we have spoken to a homeowner with Japanese Knotweed Expert, a single mum of 2 who was […]
Himalayan balsam Originally introduced by Victorian gardeners in 1839, Himalayan Balsam is now one of the most invasive species in the UK. It is known to be the largest annual plant in Britain, and you are likely to see it growing along riverbanks and streams due to the rate at which it has spread. How is it that such an […]
Book Now for our Japanese Knotweed CPD Course What is Japanese Knotweed? Japanese knotweed is a fast-growing, invasive weed, it is rapidly becoming one of Britain’s most invasive weeds. Japanese knotweed can remain dormant for over twenty years, but once it begins to grow, it can spread at a length of 1.2 metres per month and up to a […]
japanese knotweed spring identification Japanese knotweed Spring Growth While typically a lot of us will be happy to have seen the back end of it, those of us who have a Japanese knotweed infestation on their premises will have a feeling of dread when they see the tell-tale red shoots coming back up. Around this time of year, you can […]
Property owner fined £18k for not remediating Japanese Knotweed Not remediating Japanese Knotweed when growing on a property based in Bristol has been the cause of a property firm being indicted with a hefty fine. The Japanese Knotweed affected 7 properties and Bristol City Council prosecuted MB Estate Limited which owned the offending property for not remediating Japanese Knotweed. The […]