Lawn Care
 

Dandelion [Taraxacum officinale]

Dandelion, lawn and turf weed

Description:

The Dandelion is a perennial weed forming a large flat rosette with a tap root, and are common on any grass dominated areas such as road side verges, fields and garden lawns. Leaves are lance-shaped and hairless, with deep downward sharp pointing teeth. Dandelions produce a single yellow flower on top of a smooth fleshy stalk from spring to autumn. Dandelions are common on all soil types.

Control:
Hand weeding is possible for a small number of plants, however it is important that the whole of the tap root is removed or the weed will regenerate. If there are a larger number of plants use a selective weed killer containing fluroxypyr & clopyralid such as 'Verdone Extra', one application is usually enough, however repeat 6 weeks later if necessary. For more information on the application of selective herbicide's please visit our Lawn Weeds page. Once the weed has been removed or controlled the bare area can be filled with a mixture of suitable soil and grass seed to aid recovery.

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