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Keen gardeners are being warned of the nine illegal plants that could cost them thousands of pounds in fines.
With more than 50,000 infestations of Japanese knotweed spreading across the UK, garden experts are warning homeowners to look out for the unwanted visitor this spring.People have been fined thousands of pounds for allowing illegal plants to grow in their gardens, but many homeowners don’t know how to spot them.
Jack Sutcliffe, co-found of Power Sheds, said: “Once you can identify the most common criminal plants, it’s important to prevent them from spreading as soon as possible.The garden experts have listed the top criminal plants that can grow in gardens, as well as the fines homeowners could face for having them.The Japanese knotweed is one of the most invasive plants. It has bamboo-like stems and clusters of small white flowers which can cause significant damage to property and infrastructure.
If you’ve spotted the Japanese knotweed growing in your garden, it’s important to get professional help to remove it, as even the smallest piece of stem left in the ground can regrow. If you’re selling a property, make sure to get a professional survey done by an RICS surveyor. This will help protect you from any legal action from buyers if knotweed is later discovered on the property.
Fines for the Japanese knotweed can go up to £34,000, but a recent lawsuit against a seller whose property had the plant came to £200,000.The spear thistle is a noxious weed in the UK and it is currently illegal to allow it to grow in your garden. The plant has spiky leaves and purple flowers and can spread quickly, causing harm to crops and other vegetation. If discovered, the fines for it can cost up to £2,500.
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