Japanese knotweed has brought misery to millions of homeowners across the UK and has been the centre of many a court dispute. The invasive plant is notoriously difficult to get rid of, and in some ...

Japanese knotweed is an invasive weed that can cause damage to gardens and properties. Here's how to spot it in autumn, as ...

A quarter of people who think they have Japanese knotweed in their garden actually have a harmless plant growing, according to new research, which makes knowing how to identify the species even more ...

At first glance, Japanese knotweed may look a bit like bamboo, but the highly invasive plant has multiple identifying characteristics. Its stems: Jointed, bright green, hollow and covered with nodes ...

Japanese Knotweed can quickly take over your backyard, destroying concrete and threatening other plants as it spreads. Be ...

It won't be long before the weather starts to get a lot colder, and people are being urged to take action against a ...

Several years ago, I noticed what appeared to be a bamboo plant in the back of my property. I didn’t want it, so I cut it down. Not only did it come back the following year, but it spread further. The ...

Outside of its native habitat in China and Japan, knotweed is considered to be one of the most invasive and difficult to ...

Having Japanese knotweed in your garden is not an illegal act, and you do not need to notify the council if you do. However, ...

Sophie Hocking works for Swansea University. She received funding from Complete Weed Control Ltd as part of her KESS II PhD to support her research. When it was introduced to Europe in the mid-19th ...