A Quick Guide To Japanese Knotweed
Throughout the UK, home and property owners alike take pride in their gardens and outdoor areas, with greenery making up a rich part of the British landscape. What’s more, the common enemies of gardeners and homeowners nationwide are weeds. They rob nearby plants of nutrients and water, creating unpleasant looking areas and killing beautiful plants.
Of all the weeds that find their way into our gardens, the Japanese Knotweed is one of the most resilient and intrusive. Its deep roots and resistance to herbicide make it a real pain to get rid of.
Here is Gaia Environmental’s short guide to the troublesome weed.
What Is Knotweed?
Japanese Knotweed is a fast-growing plant, originally imported and sold due to its strength, dense structure and resilience. Having been brought over to the UK in the 19th century, knotweed was widely distributed among nurseries botanists across the country.
The plant’s rhizomes and roots spread swiftly underground and can grow as deep as 2 metres below the surface. This makes it a formidable opponent for any gardener or untrained removal service.
Dangers Of Knotweed
It was soon after Japanese Knotweed had been brought over and distributed across the UK that the dangers of the plant were first realised. The plant was reported as appearing unexpectedly all over the country, taking advantage of all cultivated ground.
Knotweed’s strong, dense, characteristics mean it can cause serious problems for home and land owners, affecting the structural integrity, accessibility and value of properties. As an invasive species of plant, it is crucial that the weeds are controlled and removed where possible. Due to the difficulty of the task, it should only be carried out by an expert knotweed removal service.
Additionally, it is crucial that knotweed is dealt with quickly and thoroughly as if left to grow, it may invade neighbouring properties. If this happens, you may be held accountable for the spread and made to pay damage fees or appear in court to dispute the issue.
Gaia Environmental: Specialised Weed Removal
If you suspect you may have Japanese Knotweed growing on your land, you should act now. Gaia Environmental is an expert weed removal company operating across southwest England. For all of your weed removal needs, from knotweed to bamboo, look no further than our friendly and experienced team.
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get in touch with us now. Call us on 1634 924315 or send an email to info@gaiauk.com
