INVASIVE non-native plants can cause a huge headache for homeowners, especially if they spread into the next door neighbours' garden. Here's all you need to know to avoid being landed with a hefty fine for growing one of the banned plants . There are a number of non-native invasive plants that are illegal to grow in the UK.
They can spread quickly and cause huge amounts of damage. Japanese knotweed has been an increasing source of neighbourhood disputes across the UK in recent years. The fast-growing weed has been dubbed "the UK's most aggressive, destructive and invasive" weed by the Environment Agency, amid fears it can wipe thousands of pounds off property prices.
Once you can identify the most common criminal plants, it’s important to prevent them from spreading as soon as possible," The Government has a list of banned plants which can land homeowners with a fine if they're found to be growing them in their garden. The following are some of the plants you could find growing in your garden which experts say you should have removed immediately . The plant has bamboo-like stems and produces clusters of small white flowers during the summer, spreading rapidly - it can also cause significant damage to property and infrastructure.
Once established, Japanese knotweed can be difficult to get rid of , and it's suggested, only professionals should remove it, as even the smallest piece left in the ground can regrow. Considered a noxious weed, the spear thistle has spiky leaves and.
