You may have noticed that Japanese Knotweed has been in the news quite frequently recently, and that’s no surprise. The plant can choke your mortgage and give you a criminal record, but there’s another invasive plant on the block that has been causing havoc. It has been around in the UK for years; Giant Hogweed […]
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How to identify Japanese Knotweed: through the seasons
Japanese Knotweed is becoming more and more well-known among local authorities and homeowners. It’s invasive nature means that Japanese Knotweed can be difficult to eradicate, and can cause damage to roads, walls and mortgages. The ‘possession’ of Japanese Knotweed is a very serious matter for a home owner.
What is the Knotweed Code of Practice?
The nuisance that is Japanese Knotweed is well known to UK authorities. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 states that it is an offence to “plant or otherwise cause to grow in the wild” any plant listed in Schedule nine, Part II of the Act. It’s no surprise that Japanese Knotweed appears on this list […]
Welcome to the Japanese Knotweed Sussex Blog
We’ve got lots of helpful tips and advice on invasive weed eradication & management coming soon… In the mean time, contact us and we’ll be happy to help.