Gardeners are being warned to be extra wary when disposing of garden waste this summer, as a common gardening mistake could land them with a hefty fine
In the pleasant summer season, it's a British tradition for gardening enthusiasts to tend to their outdoor spaces, with tasks like lawn mowing and deadheading flowers being quite common. Warm and moist conditions often lead to dealing with overgrown greenery and unwanted weeds.However, experts now warn gardeners to exercise caution when getting rid of plant refuse, as doing so carelessly could inadvertently spread harmful invasive species such as Japanese knotweed.
Furthermore, he said: "This can have severe consequences, not only for the environment but for your wallet too if you get slapped with a hefty fine." The notorious Japanese knotweed, officially known as Reynoutria japonica, should be treated with caution by garden enthusiasts due to its aggressive spread through rhizomes that can sprout new plants from even the smallest fragments.
Despite its impressive resilience, the presence of Japanese knotweed can devastate property values, costing the UK economy an astounding £4 billion every year. The alarming threat is underscored by the fact that new outbreaks of Japanese knotweed can begin from rhizome fragments as small as one centimetre an inadvertent action might set off widespread disruption.
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