Dandelions spoil the look of your lawn. No matter how useful and interesting this flower is for children who are very fond of blowing off white seeds, such a plant has no place on the lawn. And the most annoying thing is that it is not entirely clear how to deal with dandelions, since nothing gives a 100% result.
The most important thing in this matter is to do something before the seeds ripen, that is, before the white cap appears. Mow your lawn frequently. Lawn grass should be at least 2 inches tall so it can block the light needed for the weed to grow.
The second option for dealing with dandelions is a very simple measure: you can simply dig the roots of a flower out of the ground. To do this, you can use any specialized devices. The main thing is to grab the root as deep as possible (the fact is that dandelions are perennial plants with a tap root going deep into the soil).
Weed can be poured with boiling water. Performing this procedure regularly several times a day, in a few days you will achieve the complete death of an unwanted plant. Block the light from reaching the dandelion. Put a black bag on him or something else, don'tlet in sunlight and the plant will die.
How to deal with dandelions, tell a simple white vinegar. Spray the entire plant with acetic acid, or dig it up and treat the hole with the solution. A spray of CGM corn gluten prevents weeds for 5-6 weeks. Then repeat the pre-treatment with this herbicide.
Soil enrichment also answers the question "how to deal with dandelions". These plants love an acidic environment and will thrive in rich soil. S alt your dandelions. This will also weaken them or completely destroy them. Put chickens or rabbits on the lawn. They will eat all the weeds with great pleasure. Using a burner, you can gently burn out unwanted grass. Well, you should try chemical herbicides. The type of substance needed must be determined by how many dandelions have settled on your lawn.
However, removing dandelions without using herbicides will allow you to eat them. Dandelions are edible and nutritious. This simple flower is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, E, K, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium, iron, potassium, and manganese. And it is a good source of folic acid, magnesium, phosphorus and copper. They are recognized by the USDA as one of the four most nutritious plants. Leaves, roots and flower heads can be used in various dishes. Dandelions are fried, steamed, boiled, stewed, brewed with tea and added raw to salad.
Also dandelions will beuseful to beekeepers. Honey dandelion is a source of pollen for bees in early spring.
Due to the fact that it is rich in various useful substances, dandelion is used in cosmetics and medicine.
They restore the water-alkaline balance of the skin and hair, suitable for both dry and oily skin. They make masks. Steam baths for face and body. Dandelion leaves and flowers are added to the bath. It is also used to rinse hair.
