Japanese knotweed
Coverage of Japanese knotweed in the Nexus archive.
- The new Japanese knotweed: Urgent warning over 'bombsite plant' that can force apart brickwork, chimneys and roofs
The article warns about Japanese knotweed, nicknamed the 'bombsite plant,' which can cause structural damage by splitting brickwork, chimneys, and roofs. It highlights the urgent threat posed by this invasive species.
- Worst hotspots for Japanese knotweed revealed as homeowners are forced to pay up to £15,000 to battle invasive plant that wrecks gardens and house values
Homeowners in the UK are paying up to £15,000 to combat Japanese knotweed, an invasive plant that damages gardens and reduces property values. The article highlights the worst hotspots for this plant, which poses significant financial and structural challenges.
- My neighbour let Japanese knotweed spread into my garden: DEAN DUNHAM KC replies
A neighbor allowed Japanese knotweed to spread into the user's garden, prompting a response from legal expert DEAN DUNHAM KC. The issue centers on property boundaries and the legal responsibilities of managing invasive plant species.
- Mystery of the mummified corpse found in Chelsea knotweed jungle at £4m mansion is solved
A mummified corpse was discovered in a £4 million mansion in Chelsea, surrounded by invasive knotweed, with the mystery now resolved. The find in the overgrown property highlights the challenges posed by Japanese knotweed in urban areas.
- Owner of £4m Chelsea mansion who made neighbours' homes 'unsellable' with 10ft-high Japanese knotweed garden is ordered to remove the rat-infested 'jungle'
The owner of a £4m Chelsea mansion was ordered to remove a 10ft-high Japanese knotweed garden that rendered neighboring homes unsellable. The infestation, described as a rat-infested 'jungle,' has sparked legal action to address the environmental and property devaluation issues.
- It's Japanese knotweed season... and up to 1.6MILLION homes could be affected by notorious species
The article highlights that Japanese knotweed, an invasive species, could affect up to 1.6 million homes, posing significant risks to property and ecosystems.