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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 as well
as garden lawns. Leaves are lance-shaped and hairless, with deep downward sharp pointing teeth.
Dandelions produce single yellow flowers 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. 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 herbicides 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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