Japanese knotweed is invasive in the US but has visually appealing foliage, blooms, and unique seasonal changes. The plant is edible and has medicinal properties, used in Asian cuisine.

The UK government enacted a ban on giant rhubarb back in 2023 – similar to the one on Japanese knotweed – meaning it cannot be sold or cultivated, and those who have it in their gardens must ensure it ...

Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica ... that provide similar aesthetic benefits without the ecological drawbacks. Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is notorious not only for its invasive ...

I first laid eyes on Harrisburg, driving from Washington, D.C., over the South Bridge and into the city. Taking in the long strip of green of Riverfront Park, my first impression was, in a word, “Wow.

Japanese knotweed can be a homeowner's nightmare. If it is left untreated it grows at a phenomenal rate and can quickly cover gardens - as well as outbuildings and homes when it spreads.

Japanese Knotweed is the UK’s No.1 non-native invasive plant species, originally brought to the UK in the early 1900’s. It was at that time and for decades confined to private estates, but towards the ...

They can also stray into outbuildings and some, such as Japanese knotweed, can damage homes as their roots spread and grow under, and sometimes into homes and other buildings. Invasive plant ...

The plant's extensive rhizome system makes eradication challenging. Professional Japanese Knotweed removal services are often recommended to ensure complete elimination. 2. Giant Hogweed (Heracleum ...

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A number of Glasgow hotspots for the highly destructive Japanese knotweed have been revealed. Areas in and around the city have been highlighted as places where sightings of the weed are particularly ...

James Wyllie, project co-ordinator, East Lothian Countryside Volunteers River Tyne Giant Hogweed Eradication Project, described the past 12 months as “very successful”. However, he reiterated that the ...