Knotweed Conquered: A Surefire Method

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Knotweed

Conquered:

A Surefire Method

Meet The Enemy

Japanese Knotweed

Polygonum Cuspidatum

aka Mexican Bamboo

The Hills Are Alive!

Stages of

Growth

Summer

Late Summer

Fall

Pine Grove’s

Success Story

Pilot Program 100’x20’

3 Years Later

Expanded Areas

What Not To Do

Don’t Weed Whack

Don’t Pull

Out The Roots

Don’t Poison

What You

Need To

Do It Right

1.Cut

2.Bag

3.Plant

Early June

Mid July

Late August

The Silver Lining

Medicinal

Uses

decreases blood pressure

improves heart

function

inhibits blood clotting

Recipes

Jams & Jelly

Muffins

Curry

QuicheWine

Sherbet