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Five easy ways to identify Japanese Knotweed
Japanese Knotweed | 20th June 2024You can identify Japanese knotweed at any time of year, provided you know what to look for. Though, in the […]
Read moreInvasive climbing vines in the UK
Other Invasives | 03rd June 2024A home, or outbuilding, adorned with foliage is often considered quaint, or representative of a quintessential countryside setting. However, many […]
Read moreTree of Heaven: The tree threatening UK ecosystems
Other Invasives | 23rd April 2024Despite its misleading name, the Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima), also known as Chinese Sumac, stink tree, varnish tree, and […]
Read moreHow to get rid of ground elder
Other Invasives | 11th April 2024Ground elder (Aegopodium podagraria), is native to Europe and Asia but has become widespread in many other parts of the […]
Read moreHas Russian vine climbing plant become a UK problem?
Other Invasives | 14th March 2024Russian vine, is a botanical troublemaker commonly known as ‘Chinese fleece vine’ and ‘Silver lace vine’, that has potential to […]
Read moreHow to Spot Japanese Knotweed Early Growth
Japanese Knotweed | 01st March 2024The growing season for Japanese knotweed can vary considerably according to the UK weather. Whilst, typically you could expect to […]
Read moreAn Introduction to Umbellifers – The Apiaceae Family
Other Invasives | 09th February 2024The plants commonly known as umbellifers were renamed in 2011, changing ‘Umbelliferae’ to ‘Apiaceae’. This reflects a broader trend to […]
Read moreHow to Identify Japanese Knotweed in Winter
Japanese Knotweed | 08th December 2023The striking appearance of knotweed fades after the autumn, making winter identification of Japanese knotweed more challenging. Recognising the UK’s […]
Read moreJapanese Knotweed UK Case Law
Japanese Knotweed | 24th November 2023Plants Mistaken for Japanese Knotweed | Pictures
Japanese Knotweed | 19th October 2023If you ever stumbled upon a rampant plant in your garden and wondered if it is Japanese knotweed, you are […]
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