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  • VfM4meplse
    VfM4meplse Posts: 34,269 Forumite
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    cjdavies wrote: »
    I believe the next neighbour, I remember they had a jungle last year, all cut back down now before new tenants moved in. A mate mentioned it last year and told me what it was and I said I have never seen it here, just random normal weeds.

    Now I have the early reddish leaves growing right next to the wall of the neighbour.
    One thing is for sure, you're not going to get rid of it without your neighbour's help. I'd be v cross in your position.
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  • getmore4less
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    Links to a couple of maps.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40899108
  • Davesnave
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    getmore4less wrote: »
    Links to a couple of maps.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-40899108
    Yes they're maps; I'll give them that much.

    Unfortunately, they aren't likely to be accurate or up-to-date, though I suppose they show where the plant is more abundant... mainly in areas of high population.

    At least it gives the lie to those who say, "There's none in my home area!" ;)

    The JK I know locally isn't on there, (I'm in one of those areas that "doesn't have any." :rotfl:) When it comes to Himalayan Balsam, the huge infestations here, which the Environment Agency know all about, simply aren't on the relevant map.

    The same goes for Giant Hogweed and American Skunk Cabbage. I know where there's lots of both, but they're not there either.

    I'm not having a go; just pointing out that what we see/read is not always the full picture. :)
  • moneyistooshorttomention
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    I think we know Britain is riddled with the stuff Dave - but I wasnt surprised to see that the areas of our country they state have a particular problem don't include the West Country.

    I know I've been told it's there (and I believe them) - but I'd never clapped eyes on it personally until I moved here (where I'm spotting the blimmin' stuff right, left and centre and no-one that gets told they've got it seems to give that much of a damn about it - and are always already aware of it - apart from those of us that have moved here and the vendor lied (ie didnt admit it)/their surveyor (inefficiency presumably) never told them it was in the garden:cool:).
  • Davesnave
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    moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »
    I think we know Britain is riddled with the stuff Dave - but I wasnt surprised to see that the areas of our country they state have a particular problem don't include the West Country.

    I know I've been told it's there (and I believe them) - but I'd never clapped eyes on it personally until I moved here (where I'm spotting the blimmin' stuff right, left and centre and no-one that gets told they've got it seems to give that much of a damn about it - and are always already aware of it - apart from those of us that have moved here and the vendor lied (ie didnt admit it)/their surveyor (inefficiency presumably) never told them it was in the garden:cool:).

    Err....but according to the map, you have none where you are now?

    EDIT: ....And I don't think those in Cornwall will be too pleased if you exclude them from the West Country!
  • getmore4less
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    Davesnave wrote: »
    Yes they're maps; I'll give them that much.

    Unfortunately, they aren't likely to be accurate or up-to-date, though I suppose they show where the plant is more abundant... mainly in areas of high population.

    Report your known sites to be added to the maps.
  • Davesnave
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    getmore4less wrote: »
    Report your known sites to be added to the maps.
    I will, but it won't make a huge difference if those who are in charge of schemes to reduce these plants/improve the environment don't do likewise. Thy should know much more.

    For example, a charity with a bank balance of £2m have been giving grants in my local area for Himalayan Balsam removal, but the sites they have targeted aren't on the map......and it's still there.

    Better coordination's probably needed.
  • shortcrust
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    shortcrust wrote: »
    Hope it's ok to jump on this thread.

    I've got knotweed springing up at the edges of my garden (not unexpected:() and my immediate problem is that it's in weed and rubble filled borders that I really want to clear and plant asap. There are hedges behind the borders so I'm guessing I can't use a herbicide. Is digging and sieving the only option?

    Turns out the knotweed in my garden that my neighbours absolutely positively with no doubt whatsoever identified as knotweed.... is actually bindweed.

    All these emojis: :mad::rotfl::)
  • Ruski
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    shortcrust wrote: »
    Turns out the knotweed in my garden that my neighbours absolutely positively with no doubt whatsoever identified as knotweed.... is actually bindweed.

    All these emojis: :mad::rotfl::)

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: :beer::j

    Neighbours, huh ?! ;)


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  • shortcrust
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    Ruski wrote: »
    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: :beer::j

    Neighbours, huh ?! ;)


    Russ

    I think they just didn’t want me to sort out my weedy rubble filled borders. Hobbling their gardening competition!:D
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