Beat the WEEDS
NETTLES
Known for their sting, these weeds are widespread. They produce a dense mat of yellow roots and form thickets of erect stems more than 1m tall. The green serrated leaves are covered with stinging hairs and brown tassel-like flowers appear from early summer onwards.
• While you may want to dig up and eradicate it with polythene and mulch, it’s good to know that nettles are indicators of fertile ground. Wear gloves and pull the plants up by the root. Make
