It's that time of year where we're all spending a lot more time outside and thinking of what we can add to our garden to make it a relaxing and pretty place. But there are some common plants which you should never put in your shopping trolley according to experts. Gardens are often a lush tapestry of various plants, shrubs, and trees, but hidden among them could be harmful species that might knock down the value of your property.
Surveying experts have stepped in to highlight five "common" garden plants that could negatively impact property values if not addressed. Below we look at the plants and why they could knock the pounds off your property. Read more Mrs Hinch fans say everyday household product will clean patios 'overnight' 1.
Japanese knotweed This aggressive weed, identifiable by its bamboo-like stems and spade-shaped leaves, is none other than Japanese knotweed. In the warmer months, it can shoot up to three metres high and spread 20 metres below the surface. Stokemont has raised the alarm about this tenacious plant's ability to wreak havoc on pipes, drainage systems, and even undermine the integrity of building foundations and pavements, potentially leading to structural failure and weakened flood defences.
The severity of the threat posed by Japanese knotweed is such that it's deemed a defect in RICS Homebuyer Reports, with the Express noting it could slash property prices by up to 15 percent, reports Leicestershire Live . Bradley McKenzie from Stokemont has empha.
