How to tackle the dreaded Japanese knotweed

Well this isn't a very happy gardening topic. Japanese knotweed is a terrible invasive weed and it really is one that you'd can't just let go because it can cause serious damage to structures, not to mention waterways and riparian areas. I'm addressing large knotweed plants in this video because, well, most people don't notice it until it gets to this size. If, however, you spot it when it's small, you can certainly try digging (go for this rhizomatous roots people!) , repeated cutting or other methods spelled out in the fact sheet linked below. The method I'm using does use chemicals, but this injection method, while tedious, has a very high success rate and is probably the safest way you could use an herbicide. Wisconsin DNR fact sheet: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/014... By the way, knotweed is edible (and tastes a bit like rhubarb). Here's some info on that (obviously this is NOT for areas being chemically managed): https://foragerchef.com/category/wild... --------- J O I N ---------- Support the channel and get perks by becoming a member:    / @theimpatientgardener   --------- A B O U T ----------- My name is Erin and I love sharing inspiration and information with real-life gardeners. I live and garden in southeastern Wisconsin, zone 5b/6a. If you liked this video give it a thumbs up and if you loved it, please subscribe and click the bell so you never miss a new video! Thank you for your support. 🌿Blog: https://www.theimpatientgardener.com 🌿Facebook:   / impatientgardener   🌿Instagram:   / impatientgardener   📩 erin@theimpatientgardener.com Some affiliate links may appear. I may make a small commission if you purchase through these links. Thanks for your support. You can see all my favorite products on my Amazon storefront at https://www.amazon.com/shop/impatient... ----------- FAVORITES ------------- (Some affiliate links below) 🌿 My favorite potting soil (Organic Mechanics peat-free Container blend): https://geni.us/OMContainer 🌿 My favorite soil amendment: https://geni.us/BiocharBlend 🌿 Hose reel (Hoselink): https://geni.us/TIGhoselink 🌿 Topbuxus boxwood Fertilizer and Restore and Protect (Save 10% with promo code THEIMPATIENTGARDENER): https://geni.us/TopBuxus 🌿 Time-release fertilizer: https://geni.us/TIGosmocote 🌿 Pine straw & salt hay mulch: https://geni.us/PineStraw Mail to: USPS: The Impatient Gardener P.O. Box 99 Belgium, WI 53004 UPS/FedEx: The Impatient Gardener 125 E. Main St. Port Washington, WI 53074