Lawn covered in dandelions
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Hi folks
Moving into a new property soon and when we viewed it, there was barely a smattering of a grass seed out the back, let alone actual grass.
Fast forward 6 weeks and there is a mass of grass in addition to dandelions absolutely all over the lawn. And a random scattering of flowers growing there too.
I know precisely bugger all about gardening. What do I do to rid the lawn of the buggers?
In the first instance should I just be mowing it right down as soon as i get in there?
Moving into a new property soon and when we viewed it, there was barely a smattering of a grass seed out the back, let alone actual grass.
Fast forward 6 weeks and there is a mass of grass in addition to dandelions absolutely all over the lawn. And a random scattering of flowers growing there too.
I know precisely bugger all about gardening. What do I do to rid the lawn of the buggers?
In the first instance should I just be mowing it right down as soon as i get in there?
For the love of nature won't someone think of the bees!!!
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gardening-...
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gardening-...
I've been trying Verdone for the first time (on my front lawn) and it's been working fine.
Plus Iron Sulphate to kill the moss/feed the grass (same lawn)
For those I bought a spray bar attachment for a watering can.
I've also been manually pulling out the larger ones (on my back lawn) with a Fiskar weed puller. Although a lot of people on here are not keen on them it seems to work fine for me. A million times easier than crawling around on your hands and knees.
But not as easy as nuking them with chemicals.
Plus Iron Sulphate to kill the moss/feed the grass (same lawn)
For those I bought a spray bar attachment for a watering can.
I've also been manually pulling out the larger ones (on my back lawn) with a Fiskar weed puller. Although a lot of people on here are not keen on them it seems to work fine for me. A million times easier than crawling around on your hands and knees.
But not as easy as nuking them with chemicals.
F3RNY7 said:
Thanks folks. Will mow it when I get in then try the Verdone for starters! You can get it at garden centres/b&q etc I presume?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Verdone-Extra-Liquid-Concentrate-Killer/dp/B005A5OBP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431712884&sr=8-1&keywords=verdoneI tend to order from Amazon. Seeing as you need to leave it at least 3 days between mow and use of Verdone, if you order now it should be with you just in time.
FlossyThePig said:
AC43 said:
rich83 said:
Not my experience. These pull the root out.
+1. On my back lawn I used a Fiskar three weeks ago and nothing has grown back. Wonder if people have been using them properly? RichB said:
FlossyThePig said:
AC43 said:
rich83 said:
Not my experience. These pull the root out.
+1. On my back lawn I used a Fiskar three weeks ago and nothing has grown back. Wonder if people have been using them properly? Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff