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How do I get rid of dandelions?
Quick answer
Pull dandelions with a stand-up weed puller to remove the full taproot, or spot-spray a broadleaf herbicide in fall when plants pull energy down to their roots. A thick, well-fed lawn is the best long-term prevention.
Step by step
- 1Pull the whole taproot after rain
- 2Spot-treat in fall for best results
- 3Fertilize and overseed thin turf
- 4Mow at 3–4 inches
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Common questions
Why do dandelions keep coming back?
Any piece of taproot left in the soil can regrow, and seeds blow in from nearby yards.
Are dandelions bad for my lawn?
They compete with grass but help pollinators; control them if they're spreading into thin areas.
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