Owner shelled out £10,000 to kill neighbor’s bamboo

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“I commissioned Environet to do a study of the infestation and sent it to the landlord; I think that was when he realized we needed professional help,” Ms Chetwood told The Telegraph.

“Luckily, the landlord’s insurance covered the cost of digging up the bamboo on my side of the fence, but he had to pay for removal on his side as it had been deliberately planted by tenants.

“I would advise anyone thinking of planting bamboo to avoid it at all costs. In my opinion, it should not be sold in garden centers, or at least not without a clear warning.”

Nic Seal, the managing director of Environet, an invasive plant specialist, previously called for bamboo seeds sold in garden centers to come with warnings about the potential damage they can cause to property.

“People just don’t realize the risks of having bamboo in their gardens, especially along the boundaries where it can easily spread to adjoining properties,” he said. “If you plant it directly into the ground, over time, it will inevitably start to spread. and when the buds start appearing in the middle of the next lawnor even worse, your yard or shed, quickly becomes a serious problem.

“If you notice bamboo growing in your neighbor’s yard, anywhere near their border, my advice would be to notify them immediately and politely ask them to contain it before it becomes a trespass risk. If the bamboo crossed the border onto your property and they refused to act, you would have a very strong legal case against them.”