Weed Control in Berwickshire

Weeds are fast growing plants that will grow naturally in many areas and can spread very rapidly if left unchecked. Weeds will affect gardens and can easily turn a well-tended garden into a mess. There are many types of weeds in the UK and while some are beneficial in small quantities, many others can easily become problematic. Species like Japanese knotweed and brambles can very quickly overwhelm the vegetation already present in a garden. It’s crucial to keep any weeds in your garden under control as in extreme cases they may cause structural problems to the building if they are permitted to grow unchecked near the house.

Some types of weeds such as Japanese knotweed have legal requirements on them as they are non-native invasive species. It is not illegal to have Japanese knotweed in your garden but you are obliged by law to keep it in check and stop it from spreading. If you have Japanese knotweed on your premises and the local authority deems it to significantly affect the character of the local area they can force you to control it.

Experienced weed control companies can accurately identify the kinds of weed which is causing a problem in your garden. They are able to then carry out an effective treatment plan which may involve using chemical or organic herbicides along with installing preventative measures such as weed control fabric or mulch. The simplest way to keep weeds in check is to keep a well-maintained garden and to eliminate any weeds as soon as you can.