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How Nature’s Most Tenacious Plant Inspires Innovative Resilience and Sustainable Solutions. Japanese knotweed is no stranger to headlines, property disputes, and the headaches it causes for homeowners across the UK. But what if this invasive plant isn’t simply a menace to be eradicated, but also a masterclass in survival, adaptation and even potential innovation? In…
Unexpected Japanese Knotweed Sightings When it comes to plants taking over, few have a reputation as notorious as Japanese knotweed. But even seasoned experts are scratching their heads at some of the jaw-dropping places this invasive menace has been found lately. From punching through walls to lurking in your garden drain, knotweed is proving itself…
Can you kill Japanese knotweed? Find out what your options are for getting rid of knotweed in this informative article.
Our specialists treat and remove Japanese knotweed for private landowners, local authorities and major building developers across London.
It's not uncommon to find more than knotweed on sites that we're asked to survey. On this excavation contract we also found Field horsetail, Bamboo, Rhododendron and wild garlic.
As JKL enters it's 15th year of trading we look back at how the company began, and has become an influential leader in invasive weed management.
When Japanese knotweed first emerges after its winter dormancy it can be difficult to identify, here we show you what it looks like.
January is a popular month for property moves - find out why booking a knotweed survey early in the New Year is important.
In 2025 JKL will be supporting The Somerset Wildlife Trust to achieve it's environmental goals.
A commercial Japanese knotweed removal contract situated alongside the busy M25. H&S at its very best!
Knowing what to look for is crucial when identifying knotweed rhizomes. Here we show some examples of knotweed roots.
Japanese knotweed stems are one of its most defining - and problematic - features. See how to identify knotweed here.
Ask us about this knotweed control option for your planned development sites, it could be applicable and may save on project costs.
Changes to Stamp Duty thresholds planned for March 2025 create incentive for house sales. See why getting a knotweed survey is the best thing you can do to get a sale.
Can you really dig knotweed up yourself and legally dispose of it? Here we explain why advice on any DIY method of removal should be ignored!
In this blog we feature some of the worse cases of knotweed damage, showing how it can grow through weak areas in structures both internal and external.
A commercial reduced level dig and cap contract to remove Japanese knotweed growing adjacent to a rail network and river.
When environmental factors come into play we can work around them - in this instance we split the project into 2 phases.
Discover why Japanese knotweed in winter is the hidden horror lurking underground, waiting to spring into action!
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.
In this article legal experts answer the top asked questions on knotweed issues that can lead to legal action.
In this article we explain how knotweed grows and why it spreads so easily and quickly. Discover the core of the knotweed problem!
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.
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.
Is knotweed near you? This article tells you how to find out if knotweed is nearby and what you can do about it.
In this blog we explore the benefits and financial gain from claiming Land Remediation Relief using specialists in this valuable tax relief.
Explore the benefits and pitfalls of Land Remediation Relief, tailored to help commercial property owners enhance land value.
We helped a UK house builder remove knotweed from site, because no-one wants knotweed included in their snagging list!
In this commercial excavation project example find out what happens when not just knotweed but asbestos is found on site!
Knotweed thrives on commercial development and construction sites, here we explain some of the key considerations of removing knotweed.
