Japanese knotweed is a highly-invasive plant, growing so quickly it outcompetes others wherever it takes root. Landowners who fail to keep it under control risk serious fines, as Transport for Wales found out earlier this year.

More...

Japanese knotweed isn’t always the easiest plant to identify, and there are lots of other weeds it can be mistaken for. To confuse things further, Japanese knotweed will look different depending on the season.

The best time of year to identify Japanese knotweed is during the late summer/autumn months, particularly in September. The later summer months are also the best time to treat it, so all the more reason identify it as soon as possible.

More...

Japanese knotweed (fallopia japonica) is a highly invasive plant species that is well known for being particularly troublesome and difficult to get rid of. It’s vigorous growth and tenacious root system can penetrate deep into the ground and cause damage to structures, as well as the surrounding ecosystems. More...

“Be afraid. Be very afraid.” It’s a chilling line in a great horror film, but are the headlines right to apply it to Japanese knotweed? Read on to find out.

More...

Moss can be found on lawns and patios all year round. If you leave it alone, it will only get worse, so moss control is essential. But when is the best time to treat moss?

More...