While some think dandelions are beautiful, others think they’re a complete nuisance and ruin the look of their flawless lawn. It’s difficult to get rid of dandelions without destroying the other plants or soil in your garden, but it is possible. Express.co.uk reveals the 4 steps to banishing dandelions.
Dandelions might be a source of fun for children, but they’re a real pain for gardeners.
These fuzzy flowers take water and nutrients away from the surrounding plants you’re growing.
On top of that, dandelions disperse their seeds with the help of the wind and they can land and grow anywhere, so it’s nearly impossible to stop them sprouting up elsewhere in your garden.
You can keep them at bay, though. Here’s four tried and tested ways to get rid of dandelions.
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Pre-emergent
A pre-emergent is a chemical that prevents seeds on your lawn or soil from germinating and growing into plants.
This hack works to stop any existing roots or seeds from growing into full-blown dandelion flowers.
If you want to stop dandelions from growing, you’ll need to put a pre-emergent on your lawn in late winter.
It is unlikely that this will prevent any dandelion from growing in your garden, and it may take a few years to really work.
Herbicide
You can use herbicide on existing dandelions to kill them, but you’ll need to be very careful not to spray it on any other plants.
The herbicide will normally kill every plant or patch of grass it touches, so this is a risky method unless you buy one specific to dandelions.
Experts recommend choosing a selective herbicide to make sure it only targets dandelions instead of other weeds or plants.
