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Creeping buttercup, Ranunculus repens, is easily recognisable by its glossy yellow flowers. It can grow practically anywhere, but particularly likes poorly drained soil. It spreads quickly via strong runners that root along the way. This makes it a

plant family (Ranunculaceae), which contains such diverse plants as aconitum, hellebores, clematis and thalictrum. Anyway, we are mildly overrun by creeping and field buttercups. Creeping buttercups lodge in my lawn and many happy hours are often spent

other desirable plants. all over the gardensummer to autumnMore advice on removing weedsMind your own businessCreeping buttercupYellow sorrelSpeedwell

soil, cracks in paving, lawns, borders edging lawnsall year roundMore advice on removing weedsCreeping buttercupFat henShepherd's purseVinca or periwinkle

I'm not one for manicured lawns. I think lawn weeds are pretty. I'd really like clumps of bird's foot trefoil, dandelions, daisies, creeping buttercup and self-heal growing among the grass in my garden. In fact, I've just planted some clover