Forget reaching for the weedkiller – scientists say you should let the weeds grow in your garden this summer.
Letting scruffy thistles, ragwort and knapweed grow in your garden could help save hungry bees, according the experts from the University of Sussex.
Their new research has revealed that late summer is the toughest time of year for honeybees to find enough food, with August proving particularly challenging.
Bees get the least energy from foraging during this period, when fewer flowers are in bloom and more insects are competing for nectar.
The problem could be even worse during heatwaves, which can reduce the amount of
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