During the winter months it is a good time to get your garden all in order. There are lots of different things that can be done in the garden at this time of the year, including tidying up and making repairs to structures in the garden.
Another thing that you can do is plant bulbs for the spring such as anemones, daffodils and iris. You can also plant some winter plants which you can get from places like this plants for trade supplier www.palmstead.co.uk/wholesale-plants-for-trade-in-kent
Another thing to be aware of when you are doing work on your garden, is looking out for any plants that are in there that you definitely don’t want. There are numerous plants that can cause problems in your garden, and it is a good idea to be aware of them so that you can keep a lookout for them.
Here are some common invasive garden plants to keep an eye out for…
Russian Vine This problematic climber causes headaches for many gardeners. It was introduced to the UK during the 19th century and quickly started to escape from gardens and spread. Being such a strong climber, it takes over quickly, and it will cause damage to any other plants that are in its way. Because it grows so quickly, you really need to be fast to catch it before it gets out of control.
Bamboo – Although bamboo is a commonly grown ornamental plant, and it is also used for planting around a garden border to prevent intruders from getting in, it is a very problematic plant if planted directly in the ground. If you want to plant bamboo, it is strongly advised that you plant it in pots as this prevents it from spreading underground.
When bamboo does spread, it can get into neighbouring gardens and also under concrete and foundations of buildings which causes huge issues.
Japanese Knotweed – This is one of the most well-known problematic plants in the UK, and is probably the worst one that you can have in the garden. If you suspect that you have Japanese knotweed in your garden, then it is advised that you get an expert in to get rid of it, as it is so difficult to remove. It can also cause problems with selling your property if you have it so you need to get rid of it quickly.