How Bamboo Can Invade Your Garden and What to Do About It

Bamboo, known for its elegance and versatility, has gained popularity among garden enthusiasts for its unique aesthetic appeal. However, despite its alluring qualities, bamboo can also be a formidable invader, spreading rapidly and causing havoc in your garden if not properly managed. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various aspects of bamboo invasion […]

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Reporting Japanese Knotweed to Local Council – What You Need to Know in the UK

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If you’re a homeowner in the United Kingdom looking to sell your property, you know that there are certain factors that can signifcantly affect its value and desirability. One such factor is the presence of Japanese Knotweed, an invasive plant species that can have a big impact on the ability to buy and sell a

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Area of Japanese Knotweed prior to excavation

Why Japanese Knotweed in the winter is a good time to spot and treat it?

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Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica syn. Fallopia japonica) can grow to over 2.1m (7ft), suppressing all other plant growth. Japanese knotweed in the Winter As the plant prepares to die back (not die altogether) in the autumn months it will lose its leaves like those of deciduous trees and moves all of its nutrients

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National Bamboo Removal Service – Commercial and Residential [2023]

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How Bamboo causes problems for homeowners There are around 30 varieties of bamboo found within the UK, only a small percentage of over 1400 species world wide. They are split into 2 types of growth pattern “clumping” and “running” (or “Pachymorph” or “Leptomorph”), the later being the most problematic. This invasive plant can

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Japanese Knotweed – A Colourful History

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Japanese Knotweed History Japanese Knotweed, also known as Reynoutria japonica, is a highly invasive plant species that has caused headaches for homeowners and landscapers alike. Despite its negative reputation, the plant has a fascinating history that spans continents and centuries. The plant is native to Japan, where it has been used for centuries in

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Japanese Knotweed rhizome just 6 cm long showing emerging shoot.

Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) rhizome just 6 cm long showing emerging shoot

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Japanese Knotweed rhizome just 6 cm long showing emerging shoot. This image shows one of the problems with controlling and managing Japanese Knotweed (Reynooutria japonica). I found this piece of Japanese Knotweed rhizome today and at just 6cm long it is already sprouting a new shoot and it is only the end of March.

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Spotted Himalayan Balsam already emerging in a riverside woodland floor!

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22nd March 2023 Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) March 2023 emerging Himalayan Balsam plants within a riverside woodland floor. Spotted Himalayan Balsam already emerging in a riverside woodland floor! Time to start keeping an eye out for these early signs of Himalayan Balsam as, unlike Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica), Himalayan Balsam produces viable seed,

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Why Use a Professional Bamboo Removal Service

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Bamboo can be a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape. However, if left unchecked, it can quickly become an invasive species that takes over your garden and becomes a nuisance. Bamboo roots can spread aggressively, making it difficult to remove completely without the help of a professional bamboo removal service. In this article, we

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Is Giant Hogweed Poisonous to Humans?

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Is Giant Hogweed ( Heracleum mantegazzianum) poisonous to humans? In a word, yes. This particular invasive weed species to the UK (originally native to Central Asia) can cause some nasty burns and even blistering, but what is not very well known is that it will continue to cause severe blistering in the following season

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How Bamboo Can Invade Your Garden and What to Do About It

Reporting Japanese Knotweed to Local Council – What You Need to Know in the UK

Why Japanese Knotweed in the winter is a good time to spot and treat it?

National Bamboo Removal Service – Commercial and Residential [2023]

Japanese Knotweed – A Colourful History

Japanese Knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) rhizome just 6 cm long showing emerging shoot

Spotted Himalayan Balsam already emerging in a riverside woodland floor!

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Is Giant Hogweed Poisonous to Humans?

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