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Weeds | Control Measures Broadleaf WeedsBroadleaf Plantain
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial weed with a
strong taproot that can make itself at home almost anywhere. No
lawn or garden can escape dandelion seeds that blow on the wind
from spring to fall. Dandelion is never fully dormant, though it
grows very little in winter. Young leaves gathered in spring are
edible. Control dandelion in gardens by pulling plants with a
dandelion weeder or digging them out. In lawns, brush scattered
plants with a clove oil-based organic herbicide. Reduce
reseeding by popping off the flowers before they develop seeds.
Weed Control Techniques Pulling. Most young weeds can be pulled
from the soil. They will slide out most easily if you pull them
when the soil is wet. Getting the root up is crucial, so think
of the main stem as the root's handle, and grasp it as close to
the soil line as you can. If you find that the weeds are
breaking off at the crown a