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Emily Smith

Don't make the mistake of assuming this common invasive plant has perished in the hot weather

Picture of fully grown japanese knotweed in garden.

With the recent hot, dry weather we've been having, our gardens are looking a little sadder than usual, with many of our favourite plants perishing with every passing heatwave. You might be thinking the silver lining of all this is that the invasive plants you've been trying to get rid of will also die, but that's not necessarily the case.

There are quite a few common invasive plants that could be wreaking havoc in your garden, but one species in particular is extremely stubborn and hard to get rid of. Japanese Knotweed is every gardener's and homeowner's nightmare for a reason; it's incredibly fast-growing and nearly impossible to remove without calling in experts.

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