broadleaf weed · annual
Taraxacum officinale
Bright yellow flower on a leafless stem, with a rosette of jagged, deeply-lobed leaves at the base.
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Digging works well for individual plants — use a dandelion fork to get the full taproot. Spraying is better for widespread infestations. In flower beds, digging is preferred to avoid harming nearby plants.
Apply a broadleaf herbicide (2,4-D, dicamba, or MCPA) in spring or fall when temperatures are 60–80°F and the plant is actively growing. Spray directly on leaves for best results.
Maintain thick turf at proper mowing height. Hand-pull before seed heads form, removing the entire taproot.
Maintain a dense lawn—thin spots invite dandelion seeds to germinate.
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Dig or spray. Digging works well for individual plants — use a dandelion fork to get the full taproot. Spraying is better for widespread infestations. In flower beds, digging is preferred to avoid harming nearby plants.
Dandelion is rated moderate to control. Consistent treatment over a season usually does the job.
Maintain a dense lawn—thin spots invite dandelion seeds to germinate.