20 Weeds in Your Garden That You Shouldn’t Kill
Gardening is power. Sure, you can think of gardening as a grandmother’s hobby, but gardening is humanity’s never-ending battle for dominance and control of the world. We see a patch of land covered in happy local flora and decide, “No. Today you will do exactly as I say, no matter how much time, effort and expensive fertilizer I pour into you.
This battle of wills often becomes especially evident when your garden is suddenly overgrown with weeds. The appearance of unauthorized plants can elicit a passionate reaction from your typical gardener, who sees Mother Nature’s striking force in weeds, weakening your defenses in preparation for an all-out attack. But the term “weed” is tricky. Weeds are often just plants native to the area, and they are also usually evolutionary champions that have survived for millennia while their more beautiful and gentle relatives have perished.
Not all weeds are ugly. Any plants that are usually categorized as weeds can actually be very beneficial to your garden. Instead of reflexively removing weeds, take the time to identify the invaders and make a more rational decision. Here are 20 garden weeds you really shouldn’t get rid of.