Whilst most households will enjoy this pretty flower and have it in their garden, Rhododendron is actually considered an invasive weed. It can grow to 8m high and becomes a…

Invasive plants, or alien’ plant invasions, are an ongoing serious problem for rural areas in the UK. The National Trust properties have a history of discovering and dealing with these…

Japanese Knotweed is a fast spreading weed that emerges in the spring/summer months. The growth of this weed can stop growth of any other surrounding plants. The effect that Japanese…

Himalayan balsam is a hardy weed, which can flourish in even low levels of light, with explosive seed pods, dispersing up to 800 seeds up to 20 feet away, the…

Giant Hogweed is a 10 foot high weed which can cause serious burns to skin from the sap. Due to the size of this weed, is out competes native vegetation…

Aquatic plant dense clusters on the surface on the water. It can bring a variety of issues where it is found. By altering the oxygen levels in the water, it…

Japanese Knotweed is one of the world’s most invasive plants. You can find Knotweed in your garden and often in public areas. It has been known to grow through foundations…

Over the years, several large non-native species of plant have been introduced to the UK, both deliberately and accidentally, with the aim of increasing our biodiversity and green environment. However,…