Weeds You’ll Want To Keep

When you think of weeds you’ll probably think of something that does not belong. They are plant species which are often deemed undesirable in a setting, making them a pest. Farmland, gardens, parks and more are areas where weeds are not desired, as they can be eyesores or take up space where other things could be growing.

However, not all weeds are bad! Here are some weeds that you’ll want to keep.

Nettles

While nettles are an invasive species that can sting, you can actually prepare a nettle and consume it. Young plant parts are edible and so is a lot of the plant when blanched. It is commonly used to make herbal tea, and dried nettles are often used as a high-protein additive to animal feed. Nettles are also used to make cloth, fishing nets and even clothing.

Dandelions

Like nettles, dandelions are edible so are used in herbal medicines and also in the popular drink dandelion and burdock. They are also quite beneficial by improving the environment of nearby plants as the flowers of the dandelion attract pollinators. It also breaks up hard soil and brings up nutrients that other plants would not be able to reach by themselves.

Chamomile

You might be thinking ‘how is chamomile a weed, it’s a popular tea ingredient?’. And while that is true, it is also considered a weed that needs removing in some areas as it crops up naturally in some places where it is not sown. Many farmers will not want it growing near their crops, so work hard to remove it. But for those who love tea, chamomile has numerous health benefits such as containing plenty of antioxidants and can help you sleep.

Caper Spurge

A caper spurge is a species of weed that is native to Southern Europe countries such as Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal. It should be clarified that all parts of this plant are poisonous and even handling can cause skin irritation. While poisonous to humans and most livestock, goats and certain domesticated animals are immune to the toxin and it is also used in French Folk medicine as an emetic and purgative. They also repel moles if you live in an area plagued by them!

Weed Killing Service In Edinburgh & Glasgow

While some weeds are good, you’ll want to get rid of the ones that aren’t! GMCB Ltd offers commercial weed-killing services in Central Scotland, treating weeds of all kinds including stubborn and invasive ones such as Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed. All situations are different, so we can offer tailored weed control programmes that are designed to combat your specific weed problem.

We use proven and well-tested techniques to get rid of weeds, with a solid track record of delivering effective solutions for problems. We also offer grounds maintenance, tree surgery and land clearing services, so for your commercial maintenance needs, get in touch with us today!