Weeds

MrCostington

Hi, I have a problem with the grass in both front and back garden it is just full of these things, which I assume are weeds? My push mower is just running over them so not cutting them. Any ideas how to remove?

Jim_Hodge

Dig them out or spray with a lawn weed killer. Mowing won't shift plantain. It thrives where lawns have been scalped or the soil is compacted and impoverished. Give the lawn a feed when they're gone.

MrCostington

Thanks. Would the weed killer not also kill the grass? I'd say you're correct about the soil being impoverished.

Harris8855

This plant is plantain, great source of pollen for pollinators. If you really want to get rid of them, spot spray with a chemical. Round-up is safest.

Jim_Hodge

Harris8855 wrote: »

This plant is plantain, great source of pollen for pollinators. If you really want to get rid of them, spot spray with a chemical. Round-up is safest.

No need for something as indiscriminate as round up. A dedicated lawn weed killer will do.

I have a very pollinator friendly garden without allowing plantain to take over and eventually kill off my lawn.

Jim_Hodge

MrCostington wrote: »

Thanks. Would the weed killer not also kill the grass? I'd say you're correct about the soil being impoverished.

Make sure it's a Lawn Weed Killer. I find a liquid form most effective.