The sun is shining across the UK and a variety of plants are emerging to bask in the winter sun. In areas as far apart as Inverness and Cornwall, Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) and Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) … Continue reading
Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is a rhizomatous, perrenial plant with very distinctive characrteristics such as zig-zag pattern branching and hollow, bamboo like stems with purple speckles. The notorious rapid growth of the plant from an underground rhizome system makes any … Continue reading
In the UK, gardening is a very popular and relaxing way to pass time and many people enjoy decorating their gardens with exotic, colourful and attractive plants. During the 19th Century, many plant species were introduced into the UK for … Continue reading
Winter has taken hold and now that the temperatures have plummeted from our modest summer highs, many of our native and non-native plants have perished for this year. These perennial plants may look dead now but they are no doubt … Continue reading
Autumn’s here and winter is slowly creeping up on the UK causing the non-native invasive species we control to die away naturally. Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) and Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) die off over the colder … Continue reading
Japanese knotweed was introduced into the UK in the 19th Century as an attractive ornamental plant but it is now considered one of the most aggressive, destructive and resilient non-native, invasive species. So much so, mortgage lenders may reconsider financing … Continue reading
BBC Radio 4 have been discussing the impact of Japanese knotweed on property values and mortgage lending. It is now commonplace for surveyors to find Japanese knotweed and value properties at £0!!! The importance of employing a professional Japanese knotweed … Continue reading
Barrhead News has reported that Japanese knotweed is causing problems in their area and that residents may face financial difficulties if they discover Japanese knotweed on their land. The full article can be found here. Japanese knotweed is causing many … Continue reading
Invasive Weeds Agency Ltd (IWA) are proud to announce that for the second year running we have been awarded with a prestigious contract to control Japanese knotweed and Giant hogweed in Ayrshire for the Ayrshire Rivers Trust as part of … Continue reading
With spring underway, it seems that Glasgow (and the other Scottish cities-Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Dundee) is quickly disappearing under a jungle of non-native invasive weeds. The banks of the River Clyde are littered with these highly invasive species that spread … Continue reading
