The warm weather has been welcome for many but it has already brought with it thunderstorms and heavy rain. And while the several inches of rain which have hit parts of the country have been welcomed by some gardeners it has also posed a headache for others.
For there are certain species of invasive weeds which thrive in wetter conditions such as waterlogged or poorly drained areas. One of these is Japanese knotweed, which has seen an increase in 27.91% confirmed cases in the past five years.
But letting the species grow freely can give property owners more than a headache. For while the government says you do not legally have to remove Japanese knotweed from your land unless it's causing a nuisance, you can be prosecuted for causing it to spread into the wild.
