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Hi there everyone
We moved into our current house last June and we understood it was empty for a while before we moved in so got over-run with all sorts of scrub, and wild flowers ie Dandelions
In the past week the Dandelions has gone in to over-drive and have spread everywhere {due to the gardens neglect last year the Dandelions would have seeded themselves everywhere}
The lawnmower will cut the heads off some and weaken them in the area of grass, and the others on the flower beds will need to be taken out by hand - this is before they seed once more - others are growing in the gravel paths
Anyone got any handy tips, and their experiences to share, as to the best way to remove them in a organic way - tricks of the trade etc....
Thank you in advance
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Oh dear Mick!!! I am rolling on the floor with laughter.
Let's hope it makes us all have a laugh at the human race - and a good hard think!
Cheers, Linda.
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Nicki C said:Is it the Malt vinegar or White vinegar that you would use?...or any vinegar?
Either or, doesn't matter, I'd go for pickling vinegar (if you can get it this time of year) simply because it's cheaper and comes in large plastic containers. I'd also look on line, a lot of people use vinegar as an organic cleaner for drains etc and that'll come in large quantities I expect and be cheaper as a result. Great for limescale, vinegar:-)
Kezsmum x
Hi Poor you. I think that the only way to remove them from flower beds is by hand, likewise the lawn. However paths and paved yards are easier. For obvious reason I have never used any kind of weed killer, however we have a blue brick yard and entrance, nice to look at but the grass etc. growing between the bricks was a constant back breaking job. I am now in my 70's and found it becoming more arduous. I read on the 'Pathclear' weedkiller packet that it was harmless to children and wild life ONCE IT WAS DRY puzzled by this I e mailed the RSPB who said I should write to them asking them to confirm in writing that it was harmless- and why if harmless when dry was it when wet. Pathclear manufacturers sent me a legal document staring it was harmless, and the reason children and animals should not walk on it when wet, was if they did so and then walked on the lawn we would have footprint (or paw print) bald patches! I have used it now for three years and it works.
isn't wild wonderful
V. Funny, Grandpaddy!
You're a card Grandpaddy and it's SO TRUE:-)
Hi Kathy and Dave
Sorry to hear about your dandelion problem but it looks as though you have been given some good advice from everyone as normal
and Granpaddy that is so hilarious you have made my afternoon i,ve had to take some more pain killers i'm laughing so much
Regards Kimbo
Feeling More Positive :-)
Thanks for posting that, Grandpaddy, it's hilarious. Although...
Grandpaddy said:St. Catherine, you're in charge of the arts.
Technically not. She's patron of lawyers, librarians, wheelwrights and potters.
Saint Clare is the patron of TV - and she was a great friend of Saint Francis, which all fits in rather neatly.
BB (who knows more about Saints than about birds...)
Thank you everyone for your helpful replies, and input.
Love to hear more about the poetry added here as it is so true to life.- and to our earth.
Saints, I am not familar with I am afraid... got an open mind though.
Hi Kimbo
The Dandelions are great plants but not in lots to the point the sea of yellow appears over the lawn and borders
Grandpaddy made me laugh, and it is true that the poem that was posted tells the 'garden' truth as it is
Kim S said: Hi Kathy and Dave Sorry to hear about your dandelion problem but it looks as though you have been given some good advice from everyone as normal and Granpaddy that is so hilarious you have made my afternoon i,ve had to take some more pain killers i'm laughing so much Regards Kimbo
Hi BB
As you make an interesting point on here .this now a great thread and good fun. It is hilarious to read with the special garden thoughts, and feelings attached.
I never knew that Saint Claire was the patron of TV, and please tell me more about the subject from yourself.
Love to hear others angles on this subject and let this thread continue for the fun element that is is after all this is an environmental issue at hand here LOL {smile}
Take note: Like this thread to run as it should please!
Badgerbread said: Thanks for posting that, Grandpaddy, it's hilarious. Although... St. Catherine, you're in charge of the arts. Technically not. She's patron of lawyers, librarians, wheelwrights and potters. Saint Clare is the patron of TV - and she was a great friend of Saint Francis, which all fits in rather neatly. BB (who knows more about Saints than about birds...) [/quote]
St. Catherine, you're in charge of the arts.
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