An Australian gardener has warned that Damage caused by an invasive plant They are often spotted in gardens across the country. If left unchecked, they can cause extensive structural damage to homes that could cost homeowners “thousands” to repair, Nathan Stafford, of Nathan’s Lawns and Gardens, told Yahoo News Australia.
A Sydney gardener saw first-hand the destructive nature that ivy – an evergreen climber from the ginseng family – can cause after being called to a property in Strathfield on Friday. Remove 15 years of growth At the rental home, Stafford spent 40 minutes cleaning up the “jungle” that had formed in the backyard.
However, he did not realize the damage caused by the ivy trees that covered the entire side of the house until he had them removed after years of neglect.
“This is so powerful. It’s really torn the foundation apart. It’s the worst ever,” he told Yahoo News Australia on Sunday.
“Ivy was creeping in through the window and all this wood frame and structure was starting to tear apart.
“The bricks under the window ledge were crumbling badly, and because the house is old, all the rafters leading to the roof had been removed.”
In addition, Stafford, who has gained a large following on social media, said the ivy was putting pressure on the roof tiles by “creating gaps,” which is a big problem when it rains.
“The water will start finding its way into the house. It’s just a nightmare,” he added.
Ivy a ‘major problem’ across Australia
Ivy has been recognized as a dangerous environmental The weed is widespread in many states of Australia, including New South Wales. It has become a major problem in many areas where it invades forests, river habitats and roadside vegetation.
Although this weed has been growing for fifteen years, it only takes two years before the ivy starts to damage buildings. “Once you get rid of it, you’re going to lose thousands of dollars if you don’t keep a close eye on it,” Stafford warned.
Al-Bustani’s response to critics
After publishing the transfer on Social media The famous gardener was met with comments from people stating that the garden “looked better than before.” While Stafford agrees that the greenery is preferable, he said: “It had to be trimmed because it was damaging the house.”
Previously, Stafford was tasked with: Treating the country’s “most overgrown park”, Australians warned of risks associated with overgrowth.
Meanwhile, another gardener warned of a different problem.An invasive plant common in Australian gardens. This is undoubtedly “destroying their environment”.
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