For those of you trying to maintain a beautiful lawn and garden, garden weeds are a huge problem that can be difficult to get rid of. There are hundreds of different kinds of weeds that can crop up in your garden, from grassy weeds that grow within your lawn, to broadleaf weeds and vines. We have all kinds of weeds that are commonly found across the UK. But which weeds are the most common in our UK gardens?
Dandelion (Taraxacum)
Dandelions are a common type of weed that pop up in lawns and fields nationwide. They have distinctive yellow flowers which dry out in the summer months to form the iconic spherical seed heads we associate with dandelions. These seeds are dispersed by the wind and travel to nearby lawns and fields, which is why they are one of the most common weeds in our gardens across the UK! You are likely to see dandelions appearing in your garden between March and November. More...
Keep your grass green - and make your neighbours green with envy - with this handy guide on when to scarify your lawn.
What is lawn scarifying?
Okay, first things first, just what exactly does “scarification” mean? At first glance it seem like something you would associate with horror movies, but luckily the real definition is far less sinister. More...
