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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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. 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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Buying a house with an invasive weed infestation doesn’t have to be an issue. By following these 3 steps to buying a house with Japanese Knotweed you can be confident you have taken the correct precautions and potentially improve your chances of securing a mortgage on a property with Japanese Knotweed. The steps to
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Japanese Knotweed Infestation in Residential Property A typical Japanese knotweed infestation in a residential property may result in a loss of amenity, some disruption to landscaped areas, driveways, paths and so forth. There may possibly be damage to footings or foundations of lightweight structures, but it is rare for there to be structural damage
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