Should you get rid of nettles in the garden? They get a bad rap, but experts say their benefits outweigh their reputation

Tortoiseshell butterfly on stinging nettles in garden.

Stinging nettles aren’t the most pleasant weeds out there – the clue is in the name – but should you actually get rid of nettles in the garden?

Well, before you start researching the best ways to remove nettles, it’s worth learning about the wildlife benefits they have to offer. Sure, most weeds have their biodiversity merits – but according to experts, nettles cater to one pollinator in particular: butterflies.