Japanese knotweed can now be found growing in nearly every part of Britain – and Bolton is the hotspot. That is according to data tracking confirmed infestations of the irksome plant ...

Japanese knotweed, a terrestrial herbaceous plant that is in the Polygonaceae family, invades along rivers, streams, roads, and in disturbed areas or where dumped. It prefers full sun and rich soils ...

Keen gardeners across the UK are being urged to check their green spaces carefully, as experts warn that removing certain ...

The UK's first Japanese knotweed growth of the year has reportedly been spotted in Plymouth. Early spring is the start of the growing season for the country's most invasive plant. It's known for ...

Japanese Knotweed is native to East Asia and was introduced to the UK in the 1800s where it has since spread out of control. It can grow up to four inches a day and forms dense thickets which ...

Also, understory plants like native ferns, bushes, and trees are great alternatives because they fill up space knotweed could use to spread while also providing for native wildlife.