Dandelion

How to get rid of Dandelions

Dandelions are one of the most recognized weeds in the world. Everyone at some point has dealt with dandelions, whether that was blowing the seeds away or looking down in frustration because it has become an eyesore that you just can't get rid of. Here are some quick identifying features and treatment options for dandelions.

Characteristics

• cool season perennial 
• bright yellow flowers produced in early spring
• yellow flowers are replaced by white seedheads around the size of golf balls
• lobed leaves
• dormant in summer

Treatment

Selective

• the most effective treatment method
• best time to apply is the spring and into the winter
• multiple applications may be needed
• Make sure to properly identify your grass to make sure that the herbicide is safe for your lawn.  Choose your grass below to filter for products that are safe for your lawn:
• Bahia 
• Bent 
• Bermuda 
• Buffalo 
• Centipede
• Fescue
• Kentucky Bluegrass
• Rye
• Seashore Paspalum
• St. Augustine
• Zoysia

Non-Selective

• spot treatment is recommended
• only treat the target areas
• only spray vegetation that you want to eliminate
• look for products that contain dicamba, 2, 4-D or any 3-way product