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I inquiring about what people use in their yards that is within the laws of using weed killer to use for me dandelions..they are twice as bad as last year and taking over my lawn.

My husband literally used a weed puller and went out daily and pulled the plants out. It took the better part of two summers. But it works.

We also used weed b gone.

1984FadedStar said "My husband literally used a weed puller and went out daily and pulled the plants out. It took the better part of two summers. But it works. "

It's a lot of work at first but you can control them. We don't use chemical very often, but once in awhile to get ahead of them.  
 
It never ends though because there are always going to be yards nearby that aren't cared for at all and the seeds keep blowing in.

fargobob said "    1984FadedStar said "My husband literally used a weed puller and went out daily and pulled the plants out. It took the better part of two summers. But it works. " It's a lot of work at first but you can control them. We don't use chemical very often, but once in awhile to get ahead of them.     It never ends though because there are always going to be yards nearby that aren't cared for at all and the seeds keep blowing in. "

It is frustrating when you control your weeds but the person down the road has more yellow than green for a lawn.

1984FadedStar said "We also used weed b gone. "

I went and bought some weed b gone..Guess I'll spend my summer with the dandelions thnx everyone..

Am I the only one who doesn’t mind dandelions??

Leave them for the bees

Milky Whey said "Am I the only one who doesn’t mind dandelions?? "

And You likey don't own a yard. Most home owners hate dandelions.

jerseygirl said "Leave them for the bees "

Home owner's likely have gardens with flowers. That's good enough for the bees.

who ever wants can have my creeping charlie as well as dandelions.  
 
We had weedman come and control the weeds for 2 years in a row. Nope, Just as many as the year before. I stopped paying for this watered down crap that don't work.

Therefore I like dandelions. Think those lovingly tended flower beds are helping out bees. Unfortunately the answer in many many cases is no ...  
 
https://www.wired.com/2014/06/garden-center-neonicotinoids/  
 
I honestly don’t understand why more people aren’t concerned about bees.

most gardeners do, bees can survive without dandelions believe it or not. This watered down stuff we have these days won't harm anything.  
 
Edited by Maxster, 2018-05-28 18:29:28

I just had this discussion with my Aunt. She was pulling dandelions and I told her to leave them for the bees. The thing is though that she has young grandkids and doesn’t want them around to sting her grandkids. It was a great point that I hadn’t thought of.  
 
Oh and yes I am a homeowner and yes I keep my dandelions growing. I get rid of the white ones and let the yellow ones stay for the bees. I also planted a garden that is supposed to be bee friendly, but they haven’t grown yet... so the dandelions stay.

jerseygirl said "Leave them for the bees "

Leave them for the Bees. We need them to pollinate our food.

scandal said "I just had this discussion with my Aunt. She was pulling dandelions and I told her to leave them for the bees. The thing is though that she has young grandkids and doesn’t want them around to sting her grandkids. It was a great point that I hadn’t thought of.     Oh and yes I am a homeowner and yes I keep my dandelions growing. I get rid of the white ones and let the yellow ones stay for the bees. I also planted a garden that is supposed to be bee friendly, but they haven’t grown yet... so the dandelions stay. "

keep your dandelions with hearts delite.  
The op wants to get rid of them and so do I.  
 
If you like them well good for you, not all of us like weeds.  
 
anyone that has a real answer would be great.

The OP got their answer quite a few posts up, so you can lay off of these folks that hold a different viewpoint. There is nothing wrong with their thinking and considering that the answer has been posted, I see no reason why these flowers cannot be talked about in a different light.  
 
Some of these other folks posting won't have a perfect lawn because they don't have what I call "city grass." They might actually be from ...the country(!!), may actually mow a MUCH larger lawn than you do, and will have invasive grasses to deal with, which are much more of an issue than simple dandelions. They also may have more important things to deal with than dandelions too. A few dandelions can add a bit of special color believe it or not and can add a spot of joy to those lawns. Any child will recognize this! It is just not an emergency or thing to panic over when you are in the country.  
 
Now for a mind blowing fact...dandelions are super healthy. The whole thing is edible. It is excellent for liver health. It can be eaten as salad. You can use them to make a tasty jam or wine. I found out recently that it is actually antiviral. It is so beneficial like so many other "weeds." It is very fascinating the properties many weeds have and the medicine is free. They are so very underappreciated.  
 
It is too bad that you hold such a negative, narrow & (imo) vain city view.  
 
If you need an answer how to get rid of them, if you feel the pressing need, you will find the answer above. It is work, work, work, or you can declare "war" & just eat them.

Flutterby said "The OP got their answer quite a few posts up, so you can lay off of these folks that hold a different viewpoint. There is nothing wrong with their thinking and considering that the answer has been posted, I see no reason why these flowers cannot be talked about in a different light.     Some of these other folks posting won't have a perfect lawn because they don't have what I call "city grass." They might actually be from ...the country(!!), may actually mow a MUCH larger lawn than you do, and will have invasive grasses to deal with, which are much more of an issue than simple dandelions. They also may have more important things to deal with than dandelions too. A few dandelions can add a bit of special color believe it or not and can add a spot of joy to those lawns. Any child will recognize this! It is just not an emergency or thing to panic over when you are in the country.     Now for a mind blowing fact...dandelions are super healthy. The whole thing is edible. It is excellent for liver health. It can be eaten as salad. You can use them to make a tasty jam or wine. I found out recently that it is actually antiviral. It is so beneficial like so many other "weeds." It is very fascinating the properties many weeds have and the medicine is free. They are so very underappreciated.     It is too bad that you hold such a negative, narrow & (imo) vain city view.     If you need an answer how to get rid of them, if you feel the pressing need, you will find the answer above. It is work, work, work, or you can declare "war" & just eat them. "

I don''t like dandelions anyway you like it.  
 
Geesus. thanks for weird answer on how to get rid of dandelions  
 
Edited by Maxster, 2018-05-28 21:43:17

Maxster said "who ever wants can have my creeping charlie as well as dandelions.     We had weedman come and control the weeds for 2 years in a row. Nope, Just as many as the year before. I stopped paying for this watered down crap that don't work. "

I have creeping Charlie and it's a SOB!  
 
I can certainly understand people who take pride in their lawns and don't want 'little yellow flowers' lol wrecking their grass! It's a never ending argument about dandelions!

Maxster said "    scandal said "I just had this discussion with my Aunt. She was pulling dandelions and I told her to leave them for the bees. The thing is though that she has young grandkids and doesn’t want them around to sting her grandkids. It was a great point that I hadn’t thought of.     Oh and yes I am a homeowner and yes I keep my dandelions growing. I get rid of the white ones and let the yellow ones stay for the bees. I also planted a garden that is supposed to be bee friendly, but they haven’t grown yet... so the dandelions stay. " keep your dandelions with hearts delite.   The op wants to get rid of them and so do I.     If you like them well good for you, not all of us like weeds.     anyone that has a real answer would be great. "

Exactly...

Maxster said "who ever wants can have my creeping charlie as well as dandelions.     We had weedman come and control the weeds for 2 years in a row. Nope, Just as many as the year before. I stopped paying for this watered down crap that don't work. "

Absolute lawn care. Livingston landscaping or even alternative landscaping weed program. Sent you a PM.  
 
Also getting rid of weeds i:nclude watering your lawn regularly and feeding your lawn nutrients regularly as well. Thicker the grass the less chance weeds can take over.  
 
There are many natural recipes on YouTube that work.  
 
Edited by Getty, 2018-05-29 06:16:36

Wow, maybe it just because we are so close to the full moon that there seems so much hostility, guess the government forgot about certain things when they passed the law regarding use of herbicides, but all information is information, and opinions are opinions.  
Things I have observed. The above post states the obvious, if a person has a great thick turf the chances of having a lot of dandelions will be less, they can be a problem once established but if there is not a lot of competition from other plants they can take over, also cutting your grass really short can make the problem worst.  
These are things that I have observed in more natural settings.

You can use white vinegar, salt and dish soap. Mix in a bottle and spray directly on the weeds. IT will kill them.

Getty said "You can use white vinegar, salt and dish soap. Mix in a bottle and spray directly on the weeds. IT will kill them. "

Done that..just too many to spray..

Have spent a bit of time in Santa Cruz, California. Herbicide was banned there over 25 years ago and yet they have gorgeous yards. They have adapted and gotten rid of lawns. Landscaped with mulch and gravel. Used shrubs and large pots instead. This is a drought area and they use landscape that uses zero herbicides and very little water but have beautiful yards. Lets be innovative. By the way, who says a dandelion is a weed but a rose is a flower?????