Certainly don't need to use loads of glyphosate and other nasties. It is important that people are aware of plants that are truly truly invasive and not just irritating or inconvenient.Five different well known and colourful butterflies lay their eggs on nettles: Red Admiral, Comma, Tortoiseshell, Peacock and Painted Lady. I've only seen six butterflies other than Cabbage Whites this year. Most recently two Red Admirals on my buddleia (after the Big Butterfly Count had finished). It's not been a good year for them.Bees and other insects love dandelions and it is fun telling the time with the clocks with small children and the goldfinches love those too.
Philippa Bond ● 1888d