Why gardeners should think twice before killing their weeds: ‘Dangerous’ plants including ragwort, thistles and docks are TWICE as likely to attract bees than wildflowers, study finds

Weeds like ragwort, thistles and docks can be a nightmare for keen gardeners, but a new study may make you think twice about getting rid of them.

Researchers from the University of Sussex have revealed how these ‘dangerous’ plants are twice as likely to attract bees than wildflowers.

Francis Ratnieks, an author of the study, said: ‘Many common native plant species valuable to wildlife conservation are, unfortunately, underappreciated.

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