Do dandelion pullers work?

Dandelion pullers work by lifting dandelions by the base of the plant and removing the long taproot from the earth. Taproots can push down between 6-18 inches below ground. Just a small part of the root can propagate a new plant. So it is important to remove all of the roots.
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Is it worth it to pull dandelions?

Removing the dandelion's entire tap root is essential! If you remove just the dandelion flower and plant from the surface of the soil a new plant will grow. Even removing a couple inches of root won't kill it. Dandelions can easily reproduce from the remaining root.
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Is it better to pull dandelions or spray them?

As dandelions mature, leaves develop a waxy coating that sheds water and weedkiller sprays. This is why it's best to try and treat dandelions when they're young. There is a way to overcome that, though: Injure the plant just before spraying it.
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What is the best tool for digging up dandelions?

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What's the best way to get rid of dandelions in your yard?

Pull dandelions when they are still in flower, before they develop seed heads. Water your lawn or wait until after a heavy rain, so the soil is damp and the dandelions will be easier to pull out. Use a weeding tool or pointed garden trowel to help loosen the tap root in the soil, then gently pull the plant out.
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Should I remove dandelions from my lawn?

Even the best cared for lawns will have an occasional dandelion. They are difficult to completely eliminate, and the entire plant (root and all) of the dandelion needs to be removed or they can grow right back.
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What kills dandelions but not the grass?

A broadleaf herbicide will only kill broadleaf weeds, such as dandelions. A broadleaf herbicide is good for killing dandelions in lawns, as the herbicide will kill the dandelions and not the grass. The other kind of effective dandelion herbicide is a non-selective herbicide.
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How do you keep dandelions from spreading?

Administer a Pre-Emergent Herbicide

Late winter is the time for applying a pre-emergent herbicide to your lawn and gardens. This is the time to prevent the spread of dandelion seed.
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Does picking dandelions make them spread?

It does seem that way sometimes, but the short answer is no. Picking flowers reduces the amount of seeds that are produced, which means fewer new dandelion plants will sprout. The bad news is, you're fighting a losing battle.
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Does mowing dandelions spread?

Although dandelions that have been mowed down will grow back, destroying developing flowers before they are able to mature into seed distributors prevents the opportunity for new germination.
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How do I get rid of dandelions naturally?

You can use the natural acidity of white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to destroy your dandelions. Simply pour pure vinegar into a spray bottle and spray the unwanted plant until it is covered in vinegar. Within a few hours, the leaves will wither and turn brown.
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How do I get rid of dandelions and daisies in my lawn?

Dig or grub out daisies from lawns using an old kitchen knife or a spike-like daisy grubber. Alternatively, slash though the mats of foliage with a knife at weekly intervals to weaken and loosen the plants. Collect mowings from the lawn, as this can help spread daisies. Pull or dig out daisies in borders by hand.
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Why do I have so many dandelions in my lawn?

Dandelions in your yard are a sign of poor soil health. It also indicates that your soil is low in calcium and very compacted. Dandelions love acidic soil. Another way of getting rid of dandelions in your yard is to make your yard soil less acidic.
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What is the best dandelion killer?

  • BEST OVERALL: Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action.
  • BEST BUDGET: Compare-N-Save 2-4-D Amine Broadleaf Weed Killer.
  • BEST FOR LARGE AREAS: GreenView Weed & Feed.
  • MOST VERSATILE: BioAdvanced Selective Herbicide.
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Why are there so many dandelions this year?

The weeds - which have been lying dormant through the long cold winter - have burst into bloom with the arrival of the warm spring weather. And the yellow flowers are appearing in 'unusually high numbers' in gardens, verges and playing fields, plant experts say - much to gardeners' annoyance.
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How long will dandelions last?

Individual plants may survive for 10 to 13 years in undisturbed sites. Dandelion seeds can form a relatively persistent seedbank. Seed in soil has a half-life of 3 months. If buried, a few seeds may still remain viable at the end of 5 years.
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Do dandelions close at night?

Dandelion flowers open each morning and close each night. (Sometimes they don't open at all on cloudy days.) When the flower is completely mature, it closes one night and simply doesn't open again until the seeds are ripe.
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What will choke out dandelions?

Using Herbicide

Fall is usually the best time for dandelion control because it's when they pull nutrients down to the taproot. They will pull down the herbicide, too. The fastest way to kill the dandelions in your yard is by spraying them with herbicides, such as weed control spray products (Restricted use.
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Does vinegar get rid of dandelions?

According to National Greenhouse's (opens in new tab) director Tom Hilton, white vinegar is an effective way to rid your garden of this uninvited weed. However, it is most effective when the dandelion is still less than two weeks old – so your timing may be key to its success.
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How do you smother dandelions?

A 5-percent concentration of vinegar, similar to that found in household vinegar, is an effective weed killer against annual and perennial weeds such as dandelions, foxtail, velvetleaf, smooth pigweed and thistle. It works in the garden or greenhouse.
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