Solved Invasive weeds?

Hi

I’d be grateful if you could advise if any of these plants is invasive. I’m buying a new build and found these at the garden, should I worry? Should I avoid this property?

Thanking you all in advance

 

1 Coltsfoot
2, 3 and 4 bramble
5 Coltsfoot
6 Nettle
7 An annoying weed I cannot remember the name of.
In the sense you are thinking of (damaging your investment) I'd say none are invasive,

 

They've got the potential to become invasive if not got rid of quickly, though, so a sharp spade or, if it's still available, glyphosate are your friends!

 

Thanking you all so much .. one more information, at the other side of the fence there’s a footpath where there’s wild plants at both sides so these weeds coming from there to this new build garden, do you think this might make difference and makes me think again?

 

As Nigel said there doesn't appear to be any thing other than the common types of weeds everybody gets growing in their garden.

 

Thanking you

 

There are worse scenarios so I wouldn't let it put me off buying. The advantage of glyphosate is that it's systemic and when used properly it kills the roots of the weed, wherever they are. If you did use it, make sure you treat on a dry day and leave the treated foliage for at least two weeks. Bramble might take a couple of treatments to completely get rid.

 

Many thanks

 

Hi,

If you've got a garden then you've got weeds; in a new build I'd be more concerned about lumps of concrete and bricks etc having been buried; no where is perfect house buying is not only the largest expense but also a huge gamble especially when it comes to neighbours. Good luck whatever you decide to do.

Kind regards, Colin.

 

many thanks Colin, you are perfectly right

 

I would keep coltsfoot. I'm nostalgic about these since my childhood, first spring yellow flowers. Always used to bring some in to put into the water. Love seeing those around.

 

Thank you

 

Re Glyphosate.
Not one of my favourite liquids, but used correctly, it can be a boon.
If you purchase the spray bottle it will contain, generally ~7.2g/l, and being a spray, carries the risk of drift. In addition, I have found that it often needs more than one application.
I had a Cornish Hedge installed which naturally sprouted just about every "weed" species in the area. As far as I am concerned, all are welcome, until they become too big or thugish. Pulling them breaks the soil surface leading to erosion. Not good.
My solution is to purchase, on-line, the industrial strength, 360g/l. Flat weeds, like dandelions, I apply 1 drop, using a dropper bottle or disposable hypodermic, to the centre of the plant. Others, like garlic mustard, I cut the stems and apply one drop to each cut surface.
The advantages are no spray drift, one application does the job and the roots breakdown in the soil helping to add organics.