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Dandelions are a very common perennial weed. If you plan to hand weed
dandelions you have to ensure none of the root survives. They flower
May to October, and if allowed to produce seed heads, due to infrequent
mowing, the seeds are easily dispersed by the breeze. A systemic broadleaf
weed killer is the best solution. |
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A perennial weed spread by seed, runners and creeping stems. Buttercups
are resistant to mowing, very aggressive and difficult to shift. The
only real solution is to use a professional systemic weed killer.
Creeping buttercup will flower with bright yellow petals anytime from
May until August |
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There are various species of plantain, which are commonly found on
thin growing lawns. This broadleaf weed lies flat to the ground and
is tolerant to trampling and mowing. Flowering from May to September,
it produces masses of seeds that will re-infect the lawn in later
years. |
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This perennial herb covers the lawn, cutting out light and water to
the grass. Spreads quickly, but can be removed fairly easily by hand
or systemic weed killer. |
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Thrives in a dry lawn, is very aggressive and difficult to shift.
Spread by runners along the ground surface, so mowing has no effect.
The flowers are white and appear between May and October. The only
real solution is to use a professional systemic weed killer, or keep
the lawn well watered and remove weeds by hand as soon as you see
them. |
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Perhaps the most common lawn weed. The daisy is a perennial and is
effective at flowering and seeding in even the lowest cut lawns. The
flowers appear all through the year, but most noticeably in late spring.
It is easy to remove daisy’s by hand however a weed killer is
more effective if large portions of the lawn are invested. |
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This annual can grow at an alarming rate up to 40cm long and is not
killed by mowing. It has small white flowers (flowering April –
September) and hairy oval shaped leaves. A selective weed killer is
the best way to control this weed. |
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Another difficult one to kill due to its very small leaves! This weed
is poisonous to horses. The only real solution is to use a professional
systemic weed killer - and even then it may take a couple of applications. |
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Very common in summer this low growing annual weed is able to survive
the closest mowing and can reach lengths of up to 50cm. It has 3 small,
oval shaped leaves and a small yellow flower, appearing between May
and October. Can be removed by hand or with a professional systemic
weed killer - and even then it may take a couple of applications. |
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This common weed with creeping stems, it is capable of rapidly spreading
through a lawn. It has small lilac flowers, with a white centre and
flowers from April to June. The only real solution is to use a professional
systemic weed killer - and even then it may take a couple of applications. |
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Easily removed by a good quality herbicide – don’t try
pulling them out as you will almost certainly leave the roots behind. |
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A low growing perennial with heart shaped leaves. Flowers between
February and May with a single pure yellow flower. Repeated treatments
with a selective weed killer will control this weed. |
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