Knotweed lookalikes
Is it knotweed or could it be Bindweed? With several plants that are easily mistaken for knotweed, here we show you what to look for.
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Knotweed legal questions
In this article legal experts answer the top asked questions on knotweed issues that can lead to legal action.
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How and why does knotweed spread?
In this article we explain how knotweed grows and why it spreads so easily and quickly. Discover the core of the knotweed problem!
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How do I know if I have knotweed right now?
How to tell if you have knotweed on your property in autumn before it dies back? We tell you how to avoid a knotweed surprise next spring.
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JKL at CLR EXPO 2024
Our knotweed and invasive plants experts were once again at EXPO 24 with an impressive display of knotweed specimens and ready to answer visitor's questions.
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Knotweed in the UK
Is knotweed near you? This article tells you how to find out if knotweed is nearby and what you can do about it.
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Exploring a Land Remediation Relief claim
In this blog we explore the benefits and financial gain from claiming Land Remediation Relief using specialists in this valuable tax relief.
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Land Remediation Relief, Benefits & Pitfalls
Explore the benefits and pitfalls of Land Remediation Relief, tailored to help commercial property owners enhance land value.
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Knotweed removal under expert supervision
We helped a UK house builder remove knotweed from site, because no-one wants knotweed included in their snagging list!
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Former Police Station Cleared of Knotweed
In this commercial excavation project example find out what happens when not just knotweed but asbestos is found on site!
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Reliable knotweed removal services for Corporate Clients
Knotweed thrives on commercial development and construction sites, here we explain some of the key considerations of removing knotweed.
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Japanese knotweed removal services
People ask what are Japanese knotweed removal services and how do professionals get rid of knotweed? Here we tell you what you need to know.
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Knotweed Help
Is it knotweed? What should I do if I have knotweed? Get the answers to these questions with our 3-step KNOTWEED HELP process.
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Japanese knotweed removal costs
Costs for knotweed removal depends on the treatment or excavation method you opt for, and the various considerations we outline in this article.
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FREE knotweed identification
Ask the experts with this FREE no-fee identification service. Swiftly get the answer you need - is it knotweed?
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Is a Japanese Knotweed Survey necessary for construction and development?
Yes, for construction and development, a survey is essential to prevent unexpected disruptions or additional costs due to Japanese Knotweed.
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Should I get a Japanese Knotweed Survey when selling my property?
Yes, when selling, especially if there's a history or signs of Japanese Knotweed, a survey can provide necessary information for potential buyers.
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Why is a Japanese Knotweed Survey important for property buyers?
For property buyers, a survey is important to check for Japanese Knotweed, particularly in known infestation areas, to avoid future legal or management issues.
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When should I get a Japanese knotweed Survey?
Consider a Japanese Knotweed Survey if you suspect its presence on your property, during property transactions, before construction projects, or if notified of its presence nearby.
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Why is a survey for Japanese Knotweed important?
A Japanese Knotweed survey is crucial for accurately differentiating the plant from similar species, understanding the spread of its invasive root system, and formulating effective management strategies.
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What does a Japanese Knotweed Survey include?
The survey includes identification of Japanese Knotweed, mapping its extent and severity, checking rhizome spread, and providing a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations.
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What is a Japanese Knotweed Survey?
Japanese Knotweed Survey is a specialised inspection by trained professionals to identify the presence, extent, and future risks of Japanese Knotweed on a property or site.
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The key features of Japanese Knotweed stems?
Key features of Japanese Knotweed stems include their bamboo-like appearance in summer, purple speckles, green leaves at each node, hollow mature stems with pale green fibrous flesh inside, and a brittle, brown appearance in winter.
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What do Japanese knotweed stems look like in winter?
In winter, Japanese Knotweed stems dry out, becoming brown and brittle, in contrast to their lush appearance in summer.
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What do Japanese knotweed stems look like in summer?
In summer, Japanese Knotweed stems are bamboo-like in shape and size, with purple speckles and green leaves sprouting from each node.
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How can I identify Japanese knotweed stems?
Japanese Knotweed stems, growing 2-3 meters tall, resemble bamboo in summer with distinctive purple speckles and vibrant green leaves at each node. They become hollow as they mature and turn brown and brittle in winter.
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What do Japanese Knotweed roots look like?
Japanese Knotweed roots are dark brown on the outside and orange/yellow inside, and they can snap easily when fresh, resembling the texture of a carrot.
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Why are Knotweed roots important in its spread
The extensive and robust root system of Japanese Knotweed, capable of spreading wide and deep, is key to its rapid spread and resilience, allowing it to regenerate from small root fragments
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The characteristics of Japanese Knotweed’s roots
The root system of Japanese Knotweed can grow up to 2 meters deep and extend 7 meters horizontally from the plant, with even small fragments capable of forming new plants.
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How can I identify Japanese Knotweed roots?
Japanese Knotweed roots, or rhizomes, can be identified by their dark brown exterior and orange/yellow interior. They are brittle and snap easily like a carrot when fresh
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