Japanese knotweed and residential properties have been in an ongoing battle against one another since the emergence of knotweed in the 1850s. The UK is forecasted to host over 28.4 million households by the end of 2023, so how can we expect Japanese knotweed to make an impact on our residential properties in the future?

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If you've found an unwanted tree stump in your garden, you may be a bit stumped as to what to do with it and how to get rid of it (see what we did there?). 

Jokes aside, at Taylor Total Weed Control, we're specialists in tree stump removal. Keep reading to find out how we tackle stubborn tree stumps and stop them in their tracks.

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There's always a new story about Japanese knotweed popping up somewhere in the UK. If you've read any of these articles, then you'll probably be aware that you can get fined and even go to jail for ignoring or not controlling Japanese knotweed on your property.

It's all well and good knowing about Japanese knotweed and the law, but has anyone actually gone to jail for ignoring Japanese knotweed on their property? Let's find out...

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A new study from Swansea University has been released which assesses the impacts and economic costs of different Japanese knotweed management and treatment methods. The study was lead by biosciences lecturer, Dr Sophie Hocking, who believes that 'invasive species management and sustainability have never been so important'. 

So, what did the study reveal about Japanese knotweed treatment and its effects on the environment?

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Japanese knotweed is an extremely invasive species of plant that affects many gardens and outdoor spaces across the UK. If you live in one of the 4% of homes affected by Japanese knotweed, then you're probably wondering what you can do to tackle this stubborn weed. 

Many Japanese knotweed victims consider planting other species of fast-spreading plants in their outdoor space to outcompete Japanese knotweed for light and nutrients in the hope that it will suppress the Japanese knotweed's growth. Unfortunately, whilst this can temporarily reduce the Japanese knotweed's growth, this is not an effective long-term solution. 

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