Yes, Japanese knotweed can be eaten – in fact, some say it tastes like rhubarb!

Japanese knotweed is one of the most bothersome invasive species in the UK – it’s difficult to remove and difficult to control. Finding knotweed growing on your property is a nightmare for many homeowners.

There are various different knotweed treatment plans to suit your preferences and situation including herbicide and excavation, but some are now suggesting that the best way to control the spread of Japanese knotweed is to… eat it?

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No-one wants to find Japanese knotweed on their property – it’s a pain to remove, a bit of an eyesore, and an all-round pain in the behind. Japanese knotweed can be incredibly inconvenient, and in some cases, it might be tempting to lie about a knotweed presence to save yourself the hassle of having to deal with it.

Lying about anything usually comes with consequences – but what happens if you lie about having Japanese knotweed on your property? More...

My property has just been treated for Japanese knotweed…. Now what?

Getting your property treated for Japanese knotweed can sometimes be a lengthy treatment – there’s a reason people are so loathe to find it growing on their property! Herbicide is the most common treatment plan when it comes to dealing with Japanese knotweed. If your lawn has just received a knotweed herbicide treatment, here are a few do’s and don’ts of ensuring the success of your treatment.

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Japanese knotweed is an invasive species that’s well known for its fast growth and its ability to reach heights over 6 ft tall – but what does it look like when its still growing?

This photo by Crouch, Swale is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Many people can easily identify a fully grown knotweed plant by its distinctive large, heart shaped leaves and bamboo-like canes, but if you’ve found your way to this blog, you’re likely looking for advice on how to identify Japanese knotweed when it first appears.

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If you’ve found yourself with a Japanese knotweed presence on your property, it can be difficult to know how to proceed.

One of the most common questions we receive here at Taylor Total Weed Control is ‘do I have to tell my neighbours that there’s knotweed on my property?’

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