How Plants Cause Damage to Buildings and Structures When most people think about threats to their property, they picture weather, pests, or simple wear and tear. But one of the most underestimated dangers comes from something far more ordinary — plants. While greenery can make a garden look beautiful, when plants take root in the wrong place, they can cause […]
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 […]
HOW TO IDENTIFY JAPANESE KNOTWEED in autumn! As the year goes on, it’s important to learn how to identify Japanese Knotweed in Autumn before it dies off in the winter months and re-grows next spring! In this article, we will discuss in detail what this invasive species looks like at this time of year. The Stem In the Autumn months, […]
What not to do when you find Japanese knotweed on your property: When discovering weeds on your land, there is normally a quick fix for you to do yourself to clear the site. However, if you find a suspicious that looks like Japanese knotweed then home remedies could actually make the infestation worse. Here is what not to do when […]
Top 5 invasive weeds in the UK: Weeds in your garden can be a pain at the best of times… invasive weeds are even worse! Here is a list of the top 5 invasive weeds in the UK and what to look out for: Top 5 Invasive Weeds 1. Japanese Knotweed As most people are aware, Japanese knotweed is an […]
Bamboo is one of the most common garden plants – it has a distinctive look, is fast growing and is relatively low maintenance. However, the quick growth of bamboo, as well as the pattern the roots grow in to, can cause damage to patios, driveways, fence lines and other plants in both your own and your neighbours’ gardens.
CAN I CLAIM WITH JAPANESE KNOTWEED? Have you found Japanese knotweed on your property? Not sure if you are able to make a claim with Japanese knotweed? Who is legally responsible? Making a claim will depend on your personal situation and can vary from situation to situation. Have you recently purchased a property that has Japanese knotweed which the owner […]
JAPANESE KNOTWEED – SPOT IT EARLY! Spring is the easiest and most affordable time of the year to treat Japanese knotweed. It is crucial that you know what signs to look out for to save you money. If they haven’t already, Japanese knotweed stems will soon begin sprouting, after lying dormant through the winter. Unfortunately, due to changing temperatures. Not […]
Japanese Knotweed Vs Property… Japanese knotweed is known for causing damage to properties, but just how much? Property Damage The advise to Landlords is to familiarise themselves with the dangers of the troublesome weed. Japanese Knotweed affects around 5% of all properties in the UK. It has the potential to cause structural damage to buildings and walls. This means around […]