There are some plants that can be a big problem if you have them in your garden – one of the most well known of these is probably Japanese knotweed. It is one of those plants that you definitely do not want to come across when you are gardening. It was brought to the UK originally as an ornamental plant because it was foreign and exotic looking – but it caused big problems as it grows very quickly and can spread a long way under the ground.
The underground roots, known as rhizomes, do not only spread a long way, but you only need a tiny bit of it for regrowth of the plant to begin. Because it is going on underground, it can be very difficult to discover how much it has actually spread.
The spread of this plant also can cause weaknesses in structures – it can grow into cracks on walls and patios which causes a lot of expensive damage to fix, which is why homeowners don’t want it near them. It is also an environmental problem as it takes over areas where native species cannot grow and reduces biodiversity in the area.
If it is found when a development is being planned, it needs to be got rid of properly – a professional like this soil remediation company soilfix.co.uk/services/soil-remediation/ is able to deal with this invasive plant and ensure it is fully removed. It usually requires a dedicated management plan to ensure it is all dealt with properly.