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- Cut the plant just below the growing point at approximately 15 to 20 cm underground. You might need to repeat this several times in the season, but this is the most effective method. Mowing is also an option; this must be repeated at least five times per growing season. Dispose of the plant cuttings with the green waste.
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Giant hogweed is a controlled waste (similar to Japanese knotweed) so, if it is taken off site, can only be disposed of in licensed landfill sites with the required documentation. To avoid this, dispose of any plant material (dug up or cut down) by composting or burning.
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Aug 31, 2021 · How to get rid of giant hogweed: 3 approaches. Once you've spotted giant hogweed in your garden, the most important thing to remember is to not – under any circumstances – go near it without proper protection. Gloves, long sleeves and pants, safety glasses and a face mask are all advised, with long hair tied well back.
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Jul 19, 2024 · Giant hogweed poses significant challenges for eradication due to its toxic nature and ability to spread rapidly. I’ll guide you through specific actions that effectively reduce and remove this invasive species.
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Green and often with purple blotches and stiff, white, bristly hairs. Stems are hollow with ridges and have a thick circle of hairs at the base of each leaf stalk.
Huge, up to 1.5m wide and 3m long, deeply divided into smaller leaflets. It looks a bit like a rhubarb leaf, with irregular and very sharp or jagged edges - which has given rise to one of its other common names - wild rhubarb. The underside of the leaf is hairy.
Appear in June and July. They are small and white (or slightly pink) and are clustered on umbrella-like heads known as umbels that can reach a diameter of 60cm. All the flowers on the umbel face upwards.
Jul 8, 2020 · Recent warm and wet weather is reported to has caused giant hogweed to spread all over the UK, so it's important to learn to identify this plant and know how to get rid of it safely if you find it in your garden.
May 7, 2024 · The best way to get rid of giant hogweed is to pull young plants up by hand and dispose of them accordingly. However, if this invasive plant has taken over a large portion of your garden, it's best to call in the professionals, as they will have the tools and PPE to deal with it safely.
After a number of high-profile incidents involving injuries caused by Giant Hogweed at the start of the summer holidays, we’re here to set your mind at rest with a simple and cost-effective solution for how you can treat it.
