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Japense knotweed or bindweed

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    I think for me it would depend on how much JKW there was, and whether it was an isolated clump or whether it was spreading in from neighbouring properties where it was not being dealt with. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I'd agree with @glasgowdan. Unless there's acres of it, and you really can't get it under control, it's not the end of the world as it can be dealt with successfully. If it wasn't there a few years ago, the best solution is to see if you can find where it originates, and tackle it that way - if possible.
    My ex hubby had some at his current property, coming in from nearby woodland and scrubby ground which was council maintained. A couple of calls, blokes came out and it was dealt with. It hasn't reappeared either. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • It's on woodland behind our house, it's not on our property but its within 7 metres of the house. For surveying and the mortgage etc it seems to be making things slightly difficult. It does only look like its only in that patch amongst all the other plants, which is annoying as its directly behind ourhouse. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Is the woodland council owned? If so - it's worth making the call.  :)
    Lenders are always a pain about these things, so you have my sympathy. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • I have clients who have had it within 7 metres of their house for decades. They just pull out any bits they see, end of!
  • Our solicitor is looking into it, its attached to allotments so were assuming it is
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