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Methods of Eradicating Japanese Knotweed
Although Japanese Knotweed is edible and useful in many ways, it is also extremely invasive. Once it takes hold of an area, it pushes outgrowth of all other plants and spreads very quickly. Gardeners quickly realize that after a few seasons the only plant that was able to grow in their gardens was the Japanese Knotweed because all other plants had been killed off by this invasive plant.
The perfect conditions for this plant are sunny, moist areas, including lawns and gardens. Once introduced, it is extremely difficult to curb or control the growth of this plant. All it takes is a small remnant of a root, cut or not cut, to take hold and begin multiplying. Therefore, if you are trying to rid your yard of Japanese Knotweed and putting the cuttings on the curb then chances are you are spreading the weed instead of killing it off. It will not, however, begin to take over forested areas. For your information, forests are the one place this plant will not get a toe-hold because it needs bright, sunny conditions.
Japanese Knotweed grows best on land that has been disturbed by human activity. For instance, a lot that has recently been cleared for building is a perfect breeding ground for this plant. Eradication of this plant is not easy and takes a diligent effort from any person wishing to rid their yard or area of this invasive plant.
Slashing the plant to the ground doesn't work because it will always grow back due to the strength and vast network of roots. Even laying concrete over an area where there has been Japanese Knotweed growth doesn't work. They are so strong and they will shoot up from any small crack and destroy newly laid concretes. Even rooting and burning is sometimes a futile effort. The only way to get rid of Japanese Knotweed is using a multi-pronged attack over a long period of time.
For starters, buy a number of large plastic tarps which will be used to cover the area where Japanese Knotweed has first been noticed. Its growth will immediately be impeded because the tarp will smother the plant and stop it from growing and spreading. The plant will push your tarp up, but it can be controlled by simply walking over the tarp as growth is seen. This will discourage the plant's roots to take hold and spread over a large area of land. Make sure the tarps overlap and are secured on the seams. Sunlight should not be allowed under the tarp under any circumstances as this will encourage the plant's growth. Just make sure that the old shoots, which are woody and tough, are cleared before laying the tarp. The old shoots have the ability to break through tarps, but the new growing shoots do not.
The second method of attack is focused on weed killers. Weed killers that are effectual on Japanese Knotweed are Round-Up, Gallup and Landmaster to name a few. If the weed killer is applied throughout the growing season, the plant will be unableto grow or create food reserves. Therefore, the strain will be much weaker and unable to spread.
Another method is cutting the plant back throughout the season and then injecting the stumps with weed killer. Be sure to bag all of the cuttings of the plant because it has the ability to spread if given the chance.
Finally, after the plant's growth has been impeded, it may be worthwhile to dig down into the ground where the shoots have been rising from. When you reach the root and shoot system, which most often is around a foot deep, tear them out, being careful to get all of the roots in sight. This method will most likely not be successful the first time and will have to be repeated several times.
There is no one way to eradicate Japanese Knotweed from an area. These eradication methods have to be used in conjunction with one another and if followed through on, will be successful over time.
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Jo is an author and publisher for Japanese Knotweed Solutions, (http://www.jksl.com), experts in Japanese Knotweed elimination. If you are a fervent gardener, a home builder or a nature lover, before too long you will come across this pervasive nuisance. Japanese Knotweed is one of the most destructive weeds, causing enormous amounts of destruction each year to houses, public building, and the environment.
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