Dandelions are edible, from flower to root, and have a delicate, slightly bitter flavor. If your culinary curiosity kicks in, you might want to try some dandelion greens in your next salad. Likely to the amazement of lawn-lovers, some people actually cultivate dandelions for harvest. If you...
Searching the yard for white puffballs to blow is a favorite summer pastime for kids, but most adults are more interested in learning how to get rid of dandelions marring a perfect lawn. This broadleaf perennial can be a nuisance in yards, flower beds, and gardens. So, how do you get...
Dandelions are a common nuisance in gardens and lawns. While they may look pretty with their bright yellow flowers, these persistent weeds can quickly take over your yard if left unchecked. Fortunately, there are several effective methods for getting rid of dandelions, ranging from chemical solution...
If you want to get rid of crabgrass, you’ll need to attack this pervasive weed from many angles. You can treat existing crabgrass using conventional and organic methods such as manual removal, applying vinegar, and depriving plants of sun and air. Then, you can implement lawn care techniques...
Glyphosate is an effective post-emergent herbicide which is also great for dandelions, Bermudagrass, and crabgrass. Roundup contains glyphosate and is a non-selective herbicide which must be used cautiously to avoid killing surrounding plants. Lawn Love has a useful guide for applying post-emergent ...
different types of weeds that can spoil a lush, green lawn: crabgrass, dandelions, white clover, quack grass, wood sorrel, bindweed, broad-leaf plantain, cinquefoil and creeping charley to name a few. But regardless of which types of weeds you may encounter, getting rid of them can be ...
Dandelions are weeds, unless you're a child. I'm reminded of the story in "Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul" by David Matz, where a father, in his effort to create the perfect lawn, is on his hands and knees, screwdriver and garbage sack in hand, attacking the "little yellow ...
Dandelions entrench themselves in your lawn or garden with deep taproots that can grow as long as 15 feet. The best way to keep them from spoiling your lawn is to grow thick turf. To get rid of dandelions, you can spray them or dig them out. If spraying, kick dandelions a bit first...
Dandelions entrench themselves in your lawn or garden with deep taproots that can grow as long as 15 feet. The best way to keep them from spoiling your lawn is to grow thick turf. To get rid of dandelions, you can spray them or dig them out. If spraying, kick dandelions a bit first...
Are dandelions, crabgrass or other weeds invading your lawn? Removing these nuisances can be a challenge because many weeds spread aggressively and can be hard to dig out. If the weed is left to produce seed, animals, people and wind can spread the seeds