At first glance, Japanese knotweed may look a bit like bamboo, but the highly invasive plant has multiple identifying characteristics. Its stems: Jointed, bright green, hollow and covered with nodes ...

Japanese knotweed looks quite pretty when it’s in full bloom in late summer to early fall. But it’s actually a fast-growing invasive perennial weed that can take over your landscape in a hurry. “It ...

I’d love to grow native grasses or wildflowers, but how can I control this invasive that comes at me from my neighbors? The impenetrable thickets of 6-8 foot Japanese knotweed are bad. So bad that, in ...

Several years ago, I noticed what appeared to be a bamboo plant in the back of my property. I didn’t want it, so I cut it down. Not only did it come back the following year, but it spread further. The ...

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Japanese knotweed undergoes visible changes in autumn. The weed is more visible in colder months and here's what to do if you ...