411homerepair.com

9 Steps to Remove Japanese Knotweed from Your Home

by finn on Apr 22, 2020

Japanese knotweed can be the bane of a great many homeowners, the invasive "ornamental" plant is quite possibly the most hated plant due to its rhizomes. It grows around 7 feet high and the roots, which are the real problem, can go twice as deep.  The plant grows back every year and if you miss even a tiny bit, then well, it comes back, which is probably why your reading this. It can even make it difficult to sell your house, and certainly won't help you sell your home fast, sometimes it can be worth getting in some professionals to handle the job

Step 1 – Cutting

Knotweed doesn’t regrow from the stalks, so trim it down to start with, this will make getting it out of the ground much simpler.

Step 2 – Weedkiller

Best to use a Glyphosate weedkiller, brands like roundup tend to be this type. Apply it to all the stems, it will kill almost all vegetation it touches. Do this immediately after cutting down the stems.

Step 3 – Leave it

This is where most people go wrong, you need to wait for at least 7 days. This gives the poison time to get down to the roots. Now you can pull out and remove the dead roots.

Step 4 – Keep killing it

If you keep killing any remaining upshoots weekly this will prevent remaining roots from regrowing strong.

Step 5 – Reapply Glyphosate

Unfortunately, a one time spray isn’t going to cut it. You’re going to need to do this more than a couple of times. We recommend at least every 3 months.

Step 6 -Bring in the professionals

If this doesn’t work, you may need help, you won't be the first or the last and it is sometimes just all that can be done.

Step 7 – Disposal

Due to its invasive nature, you have to take knotweed to a registered landfill site is common in a lot of countries.

Step 8 – Transport it to a landfill

Pretty straightforward here.

Step 9 – Enjoy

Your garden is now free of Japanese knotweed. If however you can’t wait and you need to let’s say sell your home, there are people like zoom property buyers who will be more than happy to buy your home and deal with the knotweed themselves.

If you do have time to do it yourself however, the above guide should suffice

Latest Articles

Troubleshooting Excess Water in Your HVAC Secondary Condensate Drain Pan

When maintaining your air conditioning system, it is easy to overlook the condensate drain pan - until excess water starts pooling in places where...

on Jan 12, 2025

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): A Beginners Guide

By combining the advantages of stock market and real estate investing, Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, offer an alluring investment...

on Dec 19, 2024

Global Real Estate Trends: What’s Driving Property Investments This Year?

For investors hoping to optimize returns in the ever-changing world of real estate, knowing current trends is not merely a matter of staying...

on Dec 19, 2024

5 Reasons to Use Gutter Cleaning Services

Gutters protect your home from water damage by directing rainwater away from your roof, walls, and foundation. However, they often required regular...

on Nov 14, 2024

Before You Sign: How Home Inspections Identify Hidden Hazards in Your Future Home

Buying a home is exciting, but hidden dangers can turn that dream into a nightmare if not addressed early on. Beyond what is visible during a...

on Oct 18, 2024

Actions

More DIY Articles

Kansas Local Builders Associations

Find a local builder or council, please contact the home builders' association (HBA) in your area.

Builders Associations

Improvements That Can Increase Home Value Best

You may live in your home for the rest of your life. If you ever sell, however, simple improvements can increase your homes value tremendously. Of...

Improvements / Remodeling

Clogged Drain DIY Tips

Having a clogged drain? In few cases of small clogs, you can repair it yourself. The primary step is finding the correct problem and either the...

Plumbing / Basements

How to Create Space in an Already Compact Room

I am sure that there is one room in your house that is smaller than all the others and that you wish you could increase the size! Well there are a...

Interior Design / Decor

What Should You Know About Moving A Piano? Can You Do It Alone?

It is quite difficult to move. A lot of stress adds up and moving furniture is definitely something that not everyone can do. When referring to...

Real Estate / Finance

Contact Us | Submit Article | 411homerepair © 2025