Gardens featuring more weeds and less formality took centre stage at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, placing more emphasis on letting nature take control. Native plants and trees, nettles, dandelions and a predominantly green palette of planting featured in many of the 36 show gardens, along with salvaged and upcycled materials.
Green-fingered Brits are now being encouraged to leave weeds alone and let them grow in the garden. The experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk have revealed the five surprising reasons why people shouldn’t get rid of weeds.
Despite their bad reputation, many weeds are beneficial and can play a big role in helping the garden flourish. Weeds can help attract wildlife, supporting the ecosystem and pollinators, which are crucial for plant reproduction.
