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Lauren Bradbury

Should you get rid of ragwort? This is what the experts - and the government - have to say about this injurious weed

Ragwort with a cinnabar caterpillar - Christine Rose Photography - GettyImages-1594113534.

If you’ve noticed ragwort popping up in your garden, you probably have a few questions - from ‘Where did that come from?’ to ‘Should you get rid of ragwort?’ To answer them once and for all, we’ve got everything you need to know about this injurious weed.

Of course, you tend to grow certain plants, flowers, and crops when you have a specific garden idea in mind, but weeds and invasive plants can ruin everything in just a few weeks. They can quickly take over your garden, ruin the aesthetic, and even affect your garden’s ecosystem. That’s why it’s so important to understand how to kill weeds.

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