As the year of 2014 comes to an end we have selected a list of five of our favourite and most interesting blog posts from this year. These articles vary from how to identify Knotweed to how to select the best and most appropriate treatment, all of which are incredibly useful.
1. Factfile: Everything you need to know about Knotweed
This blog contains a useful insight into the basics of Knotweed as it covers several areas including, the appearance of the plant, the damage the plant can cause and thus the legislation put in place to prevent this. This blog post is very useful to any individual wanting to determine if they have Knotweed and if so how serious it can be.
Read the full article HERE.
2. What happens during Knotweed treatment at my home?
This article is very useful to anyone who is experiencing Knotweed problems at the moment as it describes why the plant is so stubborn but more importantly how to get rid of it. There are a variety of methods including chemicals, digging and biological control. However, whichever method is used it is vital to destroy the plant in a legal manner which links nicely into our next favourite blog.
Read the full article HERE.
3. What legislation surrounds Japanese knotweed?
This article was very important to both commercial/ construction sector and to individual homeowners. The post described the key articles from the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) such as Section 33. This section provided information on how to dispose of the plant in a legal and safe manner. This is very important as construction companies or individual homeowners breaking the law can face prosecution.
Read the full article HERE.
4. Is Knotweed worse in summer or winter?
This post is really helpful to anyone who wants to identify if they have Knotweed in their garden or construction zone. It gives a guide on what to look for in winter or summer months which is important as it changes throughout the year. For example in winter the canes will be darkish brown whereas in the summer the stems will look like bamboo and may be split or hollow.
Read the full article HERE.
5. A list and overview of UK invasive plant species
Lastly, this blog covered all the different types of invasive plant species making its way into the UK. This is key as it is not just Japanese Knotweed causing issues but also the Curly Waterweed, Cotoneaster, Floating Pennywort and Giant Hogweed. The article goes into detail about each species and describes what they look like and where they can be found.
Read the full article HERE.
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