How to get rid of dandelions 25 Articles

by GraMarie Walker

Ridding your lawn of dandelions takes patience, persistence and is not overly difficult. Contrary to what many would have you believe, there is no real need for toxic herbicides. A few dandelions are actually desirable in ...read more

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by elanaspantry

Before we get the juicy part of this how-to on ridding your lawn from dandelion infestation, let's hear about some interesting facts regarding this miraculous flower: - The dandelion is the only flower that represents t...read more

by Ella D'Arcy

When I saw this title, I had such a marvelous idea. I wanted to write only: "Eat them," and have done with it. But the powers that be at the Helium desk are obviously wiser than I thought. I think they purposely choose tit...read more

by The Long Island Gardener

The roar of the Dandelions was all over my lawn last year. This year will be different. This year, those lions don't stand a chance. D-Day is coming. I paid my daughter and her friends last Spring to yank Dande...read more

by Sammy Stein

Dandelions (Taraxicum officionale)is a persistent perennial weed and present problems in most areas of the garden but particularly in lawns. Ostensibly a pretty plant in itself with the rosette of tightly formed deep green...read more

by Belinda Youlten

My children love dandelions, they love bringing me a little posy of them to which I always accept with love and gratitude. However, I can't stand the dandelion perfume or that they grow in my garden so I always feel li...read more

by Jobie Weetaluktuk

How to wage a loosing battle is more like it. I go after the dandelions every year. My neighbor and I go after them every year. We have the same discussion every year, "what is the point?" Sometimes the point is not to...read more

by B. Hefner

Dandelions can be frustrating. It seems they pop-up mere hours after mowing and ruin the nice even appearance of your lawn. Controlling Dandelions (and other weeds) will keep your lawn looking good longer, and increase t...read more

by Anthony Weatherspoon

It is next to impossible to get rid of these dandies if at least (2) steps are not taken. It is a weed so it has to be treated as such even though at times it can be colorful and flower-like in appearance. In the fal...read more

by Suzie Blu

Getting rid of Dandelions in your lawn is easier than you might believe. You don't need expensive chemicals or even a trowel to dig them up, just a large carton of an ingredient commonly found in most kitchen cupboards...read more

by Jared Garrett

I love my neighbor. But I hate his lawn, or rather that thing in front of his house. Because it is not a lawn in the traditional sense. It is a dandelion garden. It was lovely when the flowers were glowing golden in the sp...read more

by Colette Georgii

Don't Get Rid of Your Dandelions, Eat Them Are dandelions choking your grass and making an unsightly look in your yard? If they are this is my best remedy. Eat them. Dandelions are a good beneficial food source. ...read more

by Martha Leonard

I will never understand why people want to get rid of dandelions. Personally, I would like to recommend them for our national flower. Let's take a look at the so-called "pests". First of all they are natural and...read more

by Jane Allyson

As we grumpily dig up another crop of dandelions that have decided to rear their sunny heads over an otherwise perfect lawn, we can reflect on the thought that although we may consider them to be an irritating weed, the da...read more

by Linda Ann Nickerson

DANDELIONS From a distance, they look dandy! But in my yard, they're contrabandy. Dandelions are very greedy And soon my landscape will be weedy. So yank them out; dig up the root; Let's give that dandelion the boo...read more

by J. Fitzgerald

After many years of going out with my father and attempting to control our dandelion population, we came across with a few solutions to get rid of them. If you do not want to go around and spray chemical weed killer al...read more

by Ethel Smith

Over my many years as an amateur gardener here are the ways I have managed to get rid of dandelions . On my lawn I use a universal weed and feed product . I always buy eco-friendly ones which will not harm animals and are ...read more

by Heidi Marie Fleetfoot

Those bright yellow little blighter's may look pretty but they can ruin your lawn. Once you have one they spread like wildfire and soon the garden looks like it's turned into dandelion heaven! The best thing to do is to...read more

by Allen Teal

Most people aren't enemies with dandelions until they begin to populate their lawn. Weeds are generally a sign of a poorly maintained lawn. This may not be your fault. You may have inherited this and be working hard to ...read more

by Anima Mundi

The best way to get rid of dandelions is to eat or drink them! The entire dandelion plant is edible and can be made into a variety of foods or drinks. The fresh green leaves, picked in the Spring before the plant flowers, ...read more