Japanese knotweed is an invasive weed and by its very nature is difficult to get rid of. In domestic gardens this problem can be exacerbated due to limited access for machinery and the knotweeds close proximity to buildings and neighbouring properties. This leaves us with the most cost effective and environmentally sustainable option, which is to treat the plant under an Herbicide Application Programme. (more…)

The recent weather has enabled us to make a good start on the winter brush cuts. This work is to enable us to carry out herbicide applications later in the year, without wasting most of the herbicide on the dead (previous years) stems. If we were to treat stands without brush cutting, the efficacy of the herbicide application would drop accordingly. We also take advantage of the brush cut to apply a granular nitrogen based fertiliser (!) to the knotweed. (more…)