Lawn full of dandelions

I'm mowing round the few dandelions still flowering, as every time I get close to one I see at least one insect on it. I'd rather have flowers in my grass than a bowling green - particularly as I can't play bowls.

Dandelions like a soil that is low in calcium, and compacted.

So maybe once you have got rid of them, you could employ some one over the winter to fork over the area and add calcium?

If they don't get the conditions they like they dont thrive.

Luckygirl3

Ah - I have just tried spraying vinegar into the centre of them in a small part of the lawn to see what happens.

Is it sunny out?

They wilt quickly in the sun, if not - spray again.

Ah - I have just tried spraying vinegar into the centre of them in a small part of the lawn to see what happens.

My husband loves spray bottles filled with vinegar and a bit of washing up liquid. He sprays dandelions, right in the center, drenching that bit.

My DH uses a gas burner and zaps them as soon as they appear.
We still seem to have plenty of yellow flowers in the lawn though. I try not to let them form clocks but I leave the flowers as long as I can for the insects.

The bees love their flowers but if you do want to get rid of them over the winter pour vinegar into the middle of the dandelion plants.

Trouble with digging them out is unless you get the whole root out it will just grow again. I’ve tried various weed killers but they just regrow. I share your frustration mine are nowhere near as prolific as yours. I do have a go at getting them out using a long flathead screwdriver. I hope someone gives you some ideas.