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Bamboo Rhizomes Explained
Bamboo | 10th October 2023Bamboo is a giant woody ‘grass’ native to the tropics but brought to UK gardens for ornamental purposes. The plant […]
Read moreJapanese knotweed in a neighbour’s garden? Next steps
Japanese Knotweed | 15th September 2023A person with knotweed growing on their land is not causing an offence by allowing its presence. However, they could […]
Read moreHow to Stop Bamboo from Spreading in Your Garden
Bamboo | 31st August 2023The key to controlling bamboo spread lies with an approach that tackles the bamboo rhizomes. There really are only two […]
Read moreWhat are black bamboo and running bamboo?
Bamboo | 08th August 2023Also known by the Latin name Phyllostachys nigra, black bamboo has in recent years become a sought after plant for […]
Read moreCase Study: The removal of Japanese knotweed, bamboo and refuse to create a meadow garden
Bamboo | 27th July 2023Can pink Japanese knotweed flowers occur?
Japanese Knotweed | 29th June 2023Many private residential and commercial land owners are aware of the invasive plant Japanese Knotweed and the associated problems that come […]
Read moreBuddleia roots damage discussed by PBA in The Sun
Other Invasives | 05th June 2023Whilst Buddleia (Buddleja) davidii has yet to be listed as a Schedule 9 plant, it is a non-native plant species, […]
Read moreAmerican Skunk Cabbage – The Facts
Other Invasives | 24th March 2023You’re unlikely to be alone in not knowing what a Lysichiton americanus is. However, you may be familiar with its […]
Read moreWhy Japanese knotweed roots and rhizomes are a concern
Japanese Knotweed | 23rd February 2023Key to the eradication of Japanese knotweed is understanding why it is not the above ground parts of the plant […]
Read moreWhy is Japanese knotweed bad news for property sellers?
Japanese Knotweed | 31st January 2023Selling a house is known to be a stressful process, you’d be very lucky to get through the whole process […]
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