Japanese Knotweed eradication in Coalville, why is it so important? Many people ask what is Japanese knotweed and why does eradication need to be carried out?

The Victorians brought Japanese Knotweed over from East Asia, as an ornamental plant. Its large heart-shaped leaves, red stems, and white flowers, which bloom in late summer. From this description you may be thinking, why is eradication so important?

Little did the Victorians know that Japanese Knotweed is very invasive, growing approximately 3 metres in one growing season! It can overtake portions of your garden, spread into your neighbour’s land and cause structural damage. As Japanese Knotweed is a non-native plant it has no natural enemies to control its growth, therefore it continues to spread.

As a result, Japanese Knotweed eradication in Coalville and throughout the UK is required. If you cut Japanese Knotweed down, you have not been successful in killing the roots, as regrowth will occur. It can also remain dormant for 20 years! We would not recommend that you try DIY Japanese Knotweed eradication, as Japanese Knotweed can easily spread. Just a piece of rhizome the size of a fingernail can create a new plant to grow. Disposing of it in your garden waste bin is not permitted as this again continues the growth of this invasive plant.