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Rebecca Knight

Don't get rid of these weeds in your garden – they have surprising health and wildlife benefits

A close-up of nettles in a garden.

When we talk about weeds, it's often within the context of getting rid of them – but what about the weeds you can (and should) leave in the garden?

Well, as we enter No Mow May, it's prime time to be thinking about the weeds that are actually beneficial. While you can learn how to get rid of weeds in a lawn or border, others are worth appreciating before you rule them out – and you can even leave a 'wild zone' in a controlled part of the garden if you don't want them to take over the entire space.

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