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About Dandelions

One of the most stubborn yard and garden weeds is the dandelion.
Are you tired of doing the same old weed control chores for dandelions and other weeds every year? Dandelion and other weed problems in the lawn can be greatly minimized by watering and mowing the grass to encourage its natural competitiveness. Because dandelions are so good at what they do, and there are so many seeds that blow in from outside your property, nothing you can do will totally and permanently eliminate dandelion problems. However, you can greatly reduce the number of dandelions and other weeds that are able to take root in your yard by helping your grass plants to develop deep, healthy root systems that can compete well with weeds. In nature, grasses are more competitive than most weeds, especially annual weeds and perennials with roots that do not grow as deeply as roots of healthy, deep-rooted grass. Good watering, mowing, and soil care practices can help a great deal.

If you choose to dig dandelions, be sure to dig up the taproot to a depth of at least four to five inches to prevent regrowth, which occurs from the crown area, the junction of the plant top and the root.

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