AMENITY WEEDS DIRECTORY

Horsetail

Ragwort

Buddleia

Rosebay willowherb

Other less common amenity weeds

what are amenity weeds?

There are many weeds that are classed as amenity weeds such as Rosebay willowherb, Scarlet Pimpernel, Bind weed, Chickweed and Yarrow, as well as annuals and perennials such as grasses, creeping buttercup and nettles.

NUISANCE WEEDS: Most weeds can be invasive and, whilst not particularly harmful to the environment, if left untreated will cause significant issues on amenity areas. These are commonly classed as ‘nuisance weeds’ by Local Authorities and land managers.

INJURIOUS WEEDS: Others can cause more serious issues, for example Common ragwort which is one of the most frequent causes of plant poisoning of livestock in Britain, with equines and bovines being more susceptible than others. Ragwort is commonly seen on roadside verges, railway tracks wasteland and some grazing land.

MOSS & ALGAE: We can provide cost effective solutions for your hard surface areas, such as footpaths and running tracks. Often we combine these treatments within a herbicide programme.