Most gardeners have done it. When they least expect it. Pulling out weeds and a sudden jab of pain on the hands or arms. Like a bee sting.

Most gardeners pulling out weeds have felt it: a sudden jab of pain on the hands or arms, like a bee sting.

The offender is stinging nettle, a perennial weed that resembles no other weed and is not easily identified. The quick solution is a pair of gloves.

Stinging nettle is a nasty green weed that can grow over one metre tall.

Leaves are rough around the edges, with a pointed tip. The stems and underside of leaves are covered in tiny, almost invisible needles.

If a needle gets under your skin, it injects acids and other chemicals, causing sharp........

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