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Greater plantain

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Weeds

lawn weedkiller or a lawn feed and weed product.established flowerbeds, cracks in paving, garden walls, lawnsspring, summer, autumnMore advice on removing weedsGroundselMeadowgrassCloverDandelion


Stinging nettles

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Weeds

further applications as necessary. If treating in summer, cut down foliage and apply weedkiller to the regrowth that appears. established borders, uncultivated groundspring, summer, autumn, winterMore advice on removing weedsDandelionFungiBramblesYarrow


What to do now in your garden - week 19

On 31/10/2011 in Weekly checklists

, the young shoots need clipping two or three times during the growing season. Dig out lawn weeds, such as daisies and dandelions Watch out for greenfly and blackfly on developing plantsCollect hellebore seeds from ripe podsAround the gardenPlant out


Suppressing weeds with carpet

On 29/02/2008 in Gardeners' musings

in the season.There are still some clumps of hairy bittercress, fresh new dandelions already sporting flower buds and a few docks looking obscenely lush and healthy. But their days are numbered. I've been systematically working my way around the plot, starting


Bindweed

On 10/08/2009 in Gardeners' musings

place after dandelions and horsetail), and bindweed came 2nd to dandelions in northern England. Full results of our survey of weeds and other garden problems can be found in the August 2009 issue of Gardeners' World Magazine.


Foraging

On 15/07/2010 in Gardeners' musings

, elderflowers, blackberries and cherries.I cycle to and from work along a canal towpath. It's a lovely way to travel, and I feel somehow part of the seasonal shift throughout the year. I know spring has arrived when I see the first dandelions push through


Talkback: Eating weeds

On 28/11/2011 in forum

Please note that medical advice is for people NOT to take dandelion if they have gallstones or gallbladder problems without consulting their doctor. There appears to be no scientific evidence for improvement of these conditions, and in fact


compost heap out of control

On 03/05/2012 in forum

into that- avoiding any perennial roots- like dandelions etc Keeps it all tidy and in one spot


Natural Weed killers?

On 01/07/2012 in forum

-works on broadleaf weeds like dandelions-vinegar I have heard people use-or you just have to dig them out. For weeds on paths etc., use a flame gun  They say the chemicals used now are more user friendly. The weedkiller I use is safe as soon as its dry Thanx guys


Shepherd's purse

On 19/10/2011 in Problems: Weeds

cultivated ground, compost in pots, paving, walls, vegetable plotsall year roundMore advice on removing weedsPineapple weedCleaversDandelionGround elder


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