On our blogs we follow the development of invasive non-native plants and how they are affecting the environment and current affairs. We posted information at the beginning of February, showing the sprouting, new growth of Japanese knotweed in Perth following … 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
Japanese knotweed is often a headache for developers, builders, engineers and landowners. For advice on how to identify this weed, check out our dedicated Japanese knotweed ID page here. If you require further assistance with identification of Japanese knotweed, Giant … 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
Councillors in Helensburgh and the Lomond area met last week to discuss plans to control the spread of Japanese knotweed after hearing stories that this weed is causing a nuisance to many constituents. The full article can be found on the … Continue reading
The Western Daily Press have reported that Wiltshire Council have been accused of breaking the law by allowing Japanese knotweed to spread from their land. A local resident, frustrated by the Council’s poor treatment strategy, decided that the best way … 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
