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Bamboo, with its lush foliage and fast growth, can bring a touch of the exotic to UK gardens. However, beneath its graceful appearance lies a potential menace: its roots. Known for their aggressive spread, bamboo roots (or rhizomes) can become highly invasive, causing significant problems for gardeners and even neighbouring properties.
For years, the spotlight has been on Japanese knotweed, but as awareness of bamboo’s destructive potential grows, so too does the demand for reliable removal solutions. Recognising this, Environet has launched the UK’s first insurance-backed guarantee (IBG) for bamboo removal—a significant milestone in the battle against this persistent plant.
We strongly believe garden centres and plant nurseries should place written warnings on bamboo to highlight its invasive nature and educate customers on the risks of planting it in their gardens. We have been delighted to see some interest from the press over the last couple of weeks, covering stories about the dangers of planting bamboo, and we are glad we got to help by sharing valuable information with the public, which we hope will help raise awareness nationwide.
Bamboo can be an attractive addition to gardens, but its invasive nature often leads to significant issues. If not properly managed, bamboo can spread aggressively, causing damage, and creating long-term problems.
At first, Isobel Chetwood wasn’t aware that bamboo had been planted by the tenants in her neighbour’s garden, along the boundary with her property in Knutsford, Cheshire.
Environet were instructed by the University of Bedfordshire to survey for Bamboo across their sports field and neighbouring properties where encroachment had taken place, and then to provide our recommendations through a Bamboo Management Plan.
Rest assured, where invasive species are identified at an early stage and tackled correctly, problems can usually be avoided. Our specialist consultants complete thorough surveys to identify the extent of the problem. Our plans aren’t one-size-fits-all; they’re customised to tackle the invasive species at your property effectively, taking account of all of your requirements.
Our team of experts is available between 9am and 5:30pm, Monday to Friday to answer your enquiries and advise you on the next steps
Want a survey?
If you already know you have an invasive plant problem, you can request a survey online in less than two minutes by providing a few brief details. A member of the team will swiftly come back to you with further information and our availability.
Need quick plant identification?
Simply upload a few images of your problem plant to our identification form and one of our invasive plant experts will take a look and let you know, free of charge what you are dealing with. We’ll also be there to help with next steps where necessary.
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