I have a large and beautiful cottage garden that I have created. It's brought in a ton of bees. But I don't enjoy the dandelions that create a mess in my grass, they take over EVERYTHING. They have seeped into every beautiful ground cover and flower I've planted. I've never noticed many bees on them, the bees much prefer my luscious flowers and fruit/vegetable garden. Thank you for creating a video with "friendly" ways of taking care of the dandelions that seem to want to take over my labor intensive garden!
Hey everyone, to clarify, bees have plenty of food sources in my yard. I grow a wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers that bloom from the beginning of the growing season to the first fall frost to support pollinators. While dandelions are a non-native plant in the area where I live, it's great to see so many people interested in supporting ecosystem health and embracing the natural environment. In my perspective, responsibly managing weeds with the safest alternatives is an important part of caring for the land.
How do you know the bees have 'plenty? What does that even mean? Dandelions are great for decompacting soil, bringing up calcium for other plants, and other beneficial actions. If you have them, you NEED them.
This is terrific information. I've never heard about using Iron to get rid of dandelions. I am definitely going to try it, there seem to be an awful lot of these things growing this year.
Here in Canada they outlawed pesticides yrs ago. I have a 1 acre lot and have lost the battle with them. So I let them grow. If sombody wants to pick them to eat then drop by, you can’t miss my house, it’s probably the only house that has thousands of dandelions on the street. I bet my neighbors hate me.
I’m in the same boat. I feel guilty yet I’ve never seen a neighbour pick a weed… hmmm. Something tells me I need to go to the US and use their “hand” tool. I also have a well and dont like thought of pesticides getting into my water…
@@magnacircenses I also have a well. You can’t buy a tool long enough to get the dandelion and root out cause the roots can be 12-18 inches long. I tried with different weed tools, it just breaks the root.
I’ve never had dandelion greens, but my mom said her dad would tell her and her sister to pick the flowers and he would make dandelion wine. She was born in 1922.
You are a great teacher. You were very informative and avoided using filler words. You knew where you were going and got there without unnecessary delays. One question, if I were to make a mix of 50-50, horticulture vinegar with regular white vinegar would it be strong enough to eliminate a dandelion?
Well this popped up and I had to make a comment about leaving the dandelions alone for the bees, looks like I'm not alone in my thinking!! They really are very good for the soil, have a look into what they do to help the soil.
I remove the ones in the front of my house, you know, the part people get all judgy about. I have never used herbicides, using a great tool l have. I remove the heads compost the rest. I remove them from my beds in the back, but leave the dandies and wild violet in the grass for the pollinators. I also grow bird and butterfly gardens, so l am trying to do my part.
Or you could pick the young greens eat them in salads, harvest the yellow blossoms and make wine, and if that's not enough you can pull the roots roast them and grind them and make a hot drink. Of course that should probably make for a lot less dandelions next year but you can't do any of that if you use herbicides.
What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow flower that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on no matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again.
Thank you very much for this information. I'm wondering tho, where do you find the Iron HEDTA? I'm having a difficult time finding it, even online. Thank you..
Thank you so much for the PRO TIP about killing weeds. You really opened my mind about "weed and feed" products, that being said I'm going to individually spray my dandelions this year since I only have a hand full. Thanks for your time and thanks for sharing.
Would diluting Glacial Acidic Acid to twenty percent kill dandelion and not the grass ?? Also, what did it take me forty plus videos to find out the Iron spary does the trick ?? Thanks
I am so heartened to read the "leave the dandelions alone" responses here. The question is indeed 'why' ? Ask yourself that quesion every day. Every action we make has a consequence, that's our power. We're just overdoing it. A field of dandelions is beauty and nature's power all in one.
Hi Catherine...could you please let me know from where can I buy FeHEDTA as raw material not as ready Product Fiesta because Fiesta is too expensive for big yards like half acre and more. I searched online but can't find anywhere sell FeHEDTA ...if threr is an online shop ... it will be great... thank you
Dandelions are a wonderful spring tonic, can be used for salads, the petals make wine and the buds can be pickled like capers if you collect them before they open. They are a great source for pollinators and a plant that has many benefits. The problem is the lawn, not the dandelions. But if you feel the need to control them, dig them out. Poisons in your yard affect everything, kill plants you call weeds and also pollinators. So go with the soluble iron. Good information here for humans who think they need to rule the world. Skip the poisons, join the living world!
thx for responding Catherine. No disrespect but you r attractive. The iron HEDTA did kill the weeds and the dandelions. I don't believe it killed my bermudagrass but I'm still monitoring it. Gotta subscribe to your channel. Whenever you get the opportunity would like to see how your lawn looks. Do you use preemergent? If so which brand do you recommend? Respond at your convenience. thanks again for the advice.
Most of us who prefer to have a weed free lawn is because we are avid gardeners. I do plant many more attractive spring flowers for the bees to enjoy. And I do eat dandelion salad with fried onions in lemon, olive oil and garlic, and love it. I just prefer to buy the ones grown for eating rather than my front yard. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for that comment Elizabeth. Your perspective makes sense to me. Where I live, dandelions are an exotic plant, not native like they are in Europe and Asia. I plant a variety of shrubs, trees and flowers to support the early spring needs of European honeybees. They are good to eat as well. I grow food crops in other parts of my yard, not my lawn.
@@elizabethkarkache3209 leaving the danelions does this not the act of removing them. Which is just a byproduct of pulling them out and disturbing the soul
Dandelions bring calcium up to the surface of your soils and the tap root also breaks up compacted soils, if dandelions are present they are solving these issues for free.
Dandelions the first flower a child will usually give their mother. Most people try to get rid of them but you can use the entire plant as food/medicine...most things we call weeds have medicinal properties.
Did not know the potency of 20% vinegar and the dangers. Our local Walmart sells 45% Pure Vinegar - Concentrated Industrial Grade (1 gallon). So is this twice as dangerous??
@@catherinemoravec1648 - currently, the information provided is online on the Walmart website. Our Home Depot has 30% vinegar in stock. It is a concentrate which I’m sure must be diluted. But still, at that percentage, it seems dangerous.
I'm surprised you don't have any affiliate links... If you had a link in your description where you would get a percentage of sale, I would have used that for sure. Great way to make some extra money... Great video, very helpful! cheers
Bless the people that love the dandelion. Not only are they great for bees, they also help the soil. That's why their roots are so deep. They aerate the soil and bring nutrients to the upper soil. Ong live the dandelion
Dandelions are my favorite flowers. Every year I buy a large bag of dandelion seeds and I sow them everywhere. The bees love me this, but for some reason no one else likes it.
@@frblumish212 If you could see how butt ugly my neighbors yard is by being run over by dandelions then maybe you would change your mind. Every year is a battle trying to keep them out of my yard and killing what grass I have left.
Thank You for your statement regarding the bees HATe those that say they want to preserve the environment while their direct actions destroy, all for creating artificial beauty..
Hey Catherine so exactly where do I find iron HEDTA? What happened to the area where the dandelions were killed? Did the grass in your lawn replace it? Did you have to re-seed the area? What's the status of your lawn in those areas now? thanks for the video
The easiest place to buy it is through an online retailer if your local garden center doesn't carry it. My lawn fills in the spot where the dandelion was, so there's no need to reseed. But that may be because I have Kentucky blue grass, which may not be the case with other types of grass. The good thing is that dandelions grow from one central point so when they come out they don't leave too much of a bare spot. I just spray them and they shrivel up. Sometimes I'll weed out the dead plant if it's too messy, otherwise I just leave it in place to decompose.
Man, had no idea the pro-dandelion camp was so cult-like. This comment section is a bit silly. You have some unused land that is allowed to rest for a season? Let the dandelions go... but I'm not gonna let an invasive weed that proliferates like mad in my region just take over my garden beds & lawn. For the bees... plant some micro-clover. It's much less of a problem for me & flowers just as early.
gardentherapy.ca/superfood-dandelions/ DANDELION, FORAGING, HERBS, TEA You may be shocked to learn that those yellow flowers you thought were weeds your whole life is actually a superfood! Here’s what you need to know about the health benefits of dandelions and how to eat them, including making a delicious dandelion tea. Dandelions are a superfood high enough in vitamin levels to put even kale and spinach to shame. Pesky tho as the world has an issue with feeding people. Funny how they deleted this to... guess people like being ignorant...
Dandelions are very beneficial for the soil - they break up compacted soils and put nutrients back in whilst providing a great nectar source for the early season pollinators (your fertilisers will reduce the pollinators too). Dandelions are edible and medicinal. Great digestive, liver and kidney support. If you do dig them up, you can clean and roast the roots to make a healthy Dandelion "coffee" substitue. That soil knife you are using originated in Japan and is called a Hori Hori.
Pull the dandelion stems off down to the base. Pour in some table salt - you don't need much. Within a few days the salt will kill the whole plant. Dob done very cheaply.
Not a good idea... "Salt has some effect in killing plants. The sodium in sodium chloride (salt) is toxic and will get washed around your lawn trying to kill everything it touches. The sodium won’t get decomposed over time - it might go from your lawn to a stream to some farm - all the while damaging any plant it comes into contact with. Please don’t do this! It’s terrible for the environment and not effective on your plants either."
She put the weedkiller liquid in first & added the water to it. The rule of thumb, when adding one liquid to another is this: AAA, which stands for "Always Add Acid;" in this case means adding the Acid/weedkiller liquid to the water. When the Acid/any liquid is the more volatile of the two liquids, there is less chance of a violent reaction, harmful to the lungs, eyes, nose, etc.
You have a good observation, but Iron HETDA is not an acid. It’s pH is just about neutral at 6.5 plus or minus 0.5 and does not have any dermal irritation properties due to iron not being well absorbed through the skin.
I checked with local nurseries, and they had none. Finally, I ordered Iron X from Gardens Alive and it was not a good experience....never received the Iron X, and gave up. They took a long time to respond by email. Initially they tried to send me the correct one, but just received the same wrong item again. Gave up and I paid postage to return both of them back to Gardens Alive...so just my disappointing experience.
We are observing no mow May in aid of the bees. Bees are under threat and essential to life so no pulling up or mowing down dandos this year. Beside the grandkids love the clocks. We tend to enjoy all wild flowers.
Good point. Where I live in the Mountain west of the US, they are not wildflowers, but an exotic plant. Glad you are enjoying their beauty with your grandkids. Sounds fun!
An alternative is, pluck them out of the ground when they are young and toss the head and leaves in your salad, you can also dry out the roots and make it into a herbal (caffeine free) coffee substitute, there is no such thing as a weed just wild flowers growing where someone doesn’t want them 🌺💕
I was once told to pull the flowers and leaves off, leaving only the root, then pour boiling water over the root. I don't know if this works, I've never been much of a gardener.
Great information...guess I better buy a tank load to also spray on my neighbors yards which is where they are coming from...blowing in the wind! Any advise how to stop the neighbors dandelion's from visiting?
I leave and encourage dandelions but I do pull out all the fake dandelions. So this video is good for killing all the fake dandelions, maybe make a video about telling the difference between real and fake dandelions. Dandelions leaves are edible, good for salads, especially Greek Salads, the roots can be used to make Dandelion coffee, the deep roots also give the lawn nutrients and as everybody else here has said they are good for the bees. One thing I have noticed about my dandelions is that the stalks for the flowers are really short these days, even after I mow the flowers remain. I wonder if evolution has occurred with them.
Dandelions are a sign that your lawn is too compacted. Just aerate your lawn properly by seep spiking, or fork and lift with a fork, early in the season. Hard work, but it helps the lawn. Less dandelions, and no nasty chemicals. Dandelions are there only few a month or so, anyway.
The yellow flowers are beautiful, good for you in salads. Beautiful white plums we played with and blew in the wind when we were children. I understand! But you must not be from the South where Lightning Bugs and Whipper Wills are King. How sad!😥
Dandelions are a good source of iron and can be eaten in a salad with other leafy greens or added to stews or omelettes, as a child my brothers and I ate Dandelion leaves regularly with our meals. Why put weed killer on an edible plant?
I agree that they are good to eat. I grow my edible plants in other parts of my yard, including my vegetable garden, but not in my lawn. I'm not saying get rid of all of them, I just prefer not to have them in my grass.
Dandelions in your lawn are doing a really important job they de-compacting the soil which then will promote more worms and help to stop moss growth, once it’s done it’s job they stop coming back they are also one of the first sources of pollen for bees and they are great in a salad so you should leave them if your into the environment at all , dandelions are a gardeners friend period!
People who come to a video about how to get rid of dandelions and post about letting thrive in your yard are just classic troublemakers. They probably go on how-to make clothing videos and proclaim the value of being a nudist.
Where critters rip away at weeds piece by piece for a meal they leave the root in the ground and the result is not so many weeds. So I just tear the tops off one leaf and stem at a time and drop them right there. A natural lawn will compost them fast, the worms love them. Every year I have less weeds AND a better turf since I learned this.
@@pingpong9656 I rip all the leaves off one at a time so the root remains where it was. If it grows back I'll do this again rather than disturb the soil.
Why remove natural flowers which are vital for pollinating insects like bees and add colour? Please keep them. Our lawn is full of daisies, wild violets, dandelions, forget me nots, buttercups and cowslips. It is buzzing with nature and we can still sit and enjoy picnics and barbecues.
No No No don't get rid of dandelions they are an early form of food for the Bee, you know those ones that pollinate and keep the balance in nature, dear dear dear really 😪
Exactly. Not only do Dandelions provide pollen for bees, they will appear in areas of lawns that are deficient in nutrients such as Calcium and their root systems actually helps to loosen the soil in compacted areas of a lawn. What happens after Dandelions have done their job providing nutrients to lawn areas ? They move on.
Lighten up, yet another,over exaggeration...there are tons of open spaces with nectars...bees are not starving to death. Bees are ingenious they actually store food.. your lawn must look horrible.
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For those of us who don’t like dandelions, thanks for an informative video!!
I have a large and beautiful cottage garden that I have created. It's brought in a ton of bees. But I don't enjoy the dandelions that create a mess in my grass, they take over EVERYTHING. They have seeped into every beautiful ground cover and flower I've planted. I've never noticed many bees on them, the bees much prefer my luscious flowers and fruit/vegetable garden.
Thank you for creating a video with "friendly" ways of taking care of the dandelions that seem to want to take over my labor intensive garden!
Fantastically helpful video! I especially appreciate your ability to quickly yet thoroughly disseminate the info. Thank you so much for sharing! 😊
Thank you so much for the kind feedback. I appreciate it!
Hey everyone, to clarify, bees have plenty of food sources in my yard. I grow a wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers that bloom from the beginning of the growing season to the first fall frost to support pollinators. While dandelions are a non-native plant in the area where I live, it's great to see so many people interested in supporting ecosystem health and embracing the natural environment. In my perspective, responsibly managing weeds with the safest alternatives is an important part of caring for the land.
Do u work for round up ??
How do you know the bees have 'plenty? What does that even mean? Dandelions are great for decompacting soil, bringing up calcium for other plants, and other beneficial actions. If you have them, you NEED them.
@@Southernsoul415What a dumb question.
@@CorwynGCSo we should all keep them according to you? If we want to get rid of our dandelions we should.
This is terrific information. I've never heard about using Iron to get rid of dandelions. I am definitely going to try it, there seem to be an awful lot of these things growing this year.
Here in Canada they outlawed pesticides yrs ago. I have a 1 acre lot and have lost the battle with them. So I let them grow. If sombody wants to pick them to eat then drop by, you can’t miss my house, it’s probably the only house that has thousands of dandelions on the street. I bet my neighbors hate me.
I’m in the same boat. I feel guilty yet I’ve never seen a neighbour pick a weed… hmmm. Something tells me I need to go to the US and use their “hand” tool.
I also have a well and dont like thought of pesticides getting into my water…
@@magnacircenses I also have a well. You can’t buy a tool long enough to get the dandelion and root out cause the roots can be 12-18 inches long. I tried with different weed tools, it just breaks the root.
Pesticides don't kill plants.
I’ve never had dandelion greens, but my mom said her dad would tell her and her sister to pick the flowers and he would make dandelion wine. She was born in 1922.
Same here in my house, both front and back yard are have them lots and wants to take over the grass and I don't know how to get rid of them
Love the video if I kill false Dandelions can I fertilize and put seeds down are do I have to remove all them first??
You are a great teacher. You were very informative and avoided using filler words. You knew where you were going and got there without unnecessary delays. One question, if I were to make a mix of 50-50, horticulture vinegar with regular white vinegar would it be strong enough to eliminate a dandelion?
Well this popped up and I had to make a comment about leaving the dandelions alone for the bees, looks like I'm not alone in my thinking!!
They really are very good for the soil, have a look into what they do to help the soil.
i realize it's quite off topic but do anybody know of a good place to stream newly released tv shows online ?
@@kadekyson6572piracy is not a victimless crime
I remove the ones in the front of my house, you know, the part people get all judgy about. I have never used herbicides, using a great tool l have. I remove the heads compost the rest. I remove them from my beds in the back, but leave the dandies and wild violet in the grass for the pollinators. I also grow bird and butterfly gardens, so l am trying to do my part.
Or you could pick the young greens eat them in salads, harvest the yellow blossoms and make wine, and if that's not enough you can pull the roots roast them and grind them and make a hot drink. Of course that should probably make for a lot less dandelions next year but you can't do any of that if you use herbicides.
The blossoms are delicious fried.
What I need
is the dandelion in the spring.
The bright yellow flower
that means rebirth
instead of destruction.
The promise that life can go on
no matter how bad our losses.
That it can be good again.
~ Suzanne Collins
.
Thank you very much for this information. I'm wondering tho, where do you find the Iron HEDTA? I'm having a difficult time finding it, even online.
Thank you..
Thank you so much for the PRO TIP about killing weeds. You really opened my mind about "weed and feed" products, that being said I'm going to individually spray my dandelions this year since I only have a hand full. Thanks for your time and thanks for sharing.
Would diluting Glacial Acidic Acid to twenty percent kill dandelion and not the grass ?? Also, what did it take me forty plus videos to find out the Iron spary does the trick ?? Thanks
Thanks for the product safety talk ,these chemicals can be dangerous if misused
will the concentrated iron also harm clover? i have clover instead of grass
I am so heartened to read the "leave the dandelions alone" responses here. The question is indeed 'why' ? Ask yourself that quesion every day. Every action we make has a consequence, that's our power. We're just overdoing it. A field of dandelions is beauty and nature's power all in one.
You tell that you don't have severe allergies to dandelions , an to some people that can be a real bitch .
@Margaret oic. That's a new one . Lol
One reason is because they grow ridiculously fast and it’s not fun to have to mow 1-2 a week.
I let my dandelions grow and spread its seeds all over my lawn, I get a nice yellow carpet of flowers every spring, its so beautiful.
E...yukkkk!!! But it's funny.
This afternoon we watched a goldfinch eating the seeds from a dandelion, no more poisoning them in our garden!
I actually found normal vinegar to work pretty well, although I painted it on the leaves with a brush, rather than spraying.
Hi Catherine...could you please let me know from where can I buy FeHEDTA as raw material not as ready Product Fiesta because Fiesta is too expensive for big yards like half acre and more. I searched online but can't find anywhere sell FeHEDTA ...if threr is an online shop ... it will be great... thank you
Wow! The pro-dandelion crowd is bigger that anyone would have thought; so interesting.
Totally! 😂
Dandelion is good to eat and drink (herbal tea). the whole plant including the root is medicinal ! Keep them and use them !
Fek the herbal tea! They make a good country wine!!
It low your blood pressure
Hi, What concentrate product is in your video and where can i get it? Thank you
In the (UK) we remove moss out of our lawns. In Japan they remove grass out of their moss! The world is a strange place.
Dandelions are a wonderful spring tonic, can be used for salads, the petals make wine and the buds can be pickled like capers if you collect them before they open. They are a great source for pollinators and a plant that has many benefits. The problem is the lawn, not the dandelions. But if you feel the need to control them, dig them out. Poisons in your yard affect everything, kill plants you call weeds and also pollinators. So go with the soluble iron. Good information here for humans who think they need to rule the world. Skip the poisons, join the living world!
But humans do rule the world. Who made the herbicide? Surely not the bee's.
thx for responding Catherine. No disrespect but you r attractive. The iron HEDTA did kill the weeds and the dandelions. I don't believe it killed my bermudagrass but I'm still monitoring it. Gotta subscribe to your channel. Whenever you get the opportunity would like to see how your lawn looks. Do you use preemergent? If so which brand do you recommend? Respond at your convenience. thanks again for the advice.
Since they have a definite but short season, I have stopped fighting them and just mow them during a regular grass cutting. Soon they are gone.
I LOVE DANDELIONS (from french : « dents de lion »). I love the beautiful yellow flowers !!!
They are a nice addition to a salad and they're good for you. The root is also edible.
Actively encourage them on my lawn
Yes. The dandelion is the first
Food available in the spring.
You can make a nice wine from the petals.
Most of us who prefer to have a weed free lawn is because we are avid gardeners. I do plant many more attractive spring flowers for the bees to enjoy. And I do eat dandelion salad with fried onions in lemon, olive oil and garlic, and love it. I just prefer to buy the ones grown for eating rather than my front yard. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for that comment Elizabeth. Your perspective makes sense to me. Where I live, dandelions are an exotic plant, not native like they are in Europe and Asia. I plant a variety of shrubs, trees and flowers to support the early spring needs of European honeybees. They are good to eat as well. I grow food crops in other parts of my yard, not my lawn.
@@catherinemoravec1648 Digging out the dandelions also aerates the compacted soil, especially if you use the Fiskars stand up weeder.
@@elizabethkarkache3209 leaving the danelions does this not the act of removing them. Which is just a byproduct of pulling them out and disturbing the soul
We have a 35 year chemical clear lawn. It's worth the effort to pull dandelions to know the lawn is safe.
Dandelions bring calcium up to the surface of your soils and the tap root also breaks up compacted soils, if dandelions are present they are solving these issues for free.
Yay, Thomas !!! Somebody else with their head screwed on right.
Dandelion flower tea is nice too
Every part of the Dandelion is edible ...... Flowers for cordial, leaves in salad and roots for coffee substitute. So good for you 😌
I dig the dandelions out and use a syringe to put ACV mix down the hole to kill any root left.
Dandelions the first flower a child will usually give their mother. Most people try to get rid of them but you can use the entire plant as food/medicine...most things we call weeds have medicinal properties.
I have iron sulphate (ii) and thats meant to be water soluble, would this work on dandelions? And if so how many grams per litre? Thank you!
Rock salt right on top of the root stem; water it in if it doesn't rain within 48 hours - job done
Did not know the potency of 20% vinegar and the dangers.
Our local Walmart sells 45% Pure Vinegar - Concentrated Industrial Grade (1 gallon). So is this twice as dangerous??
Very interesting! Is it for sale in the garden section?
@@catherinemoravec1648 - currently, the information provided is online on the Walmart website. Our Home Depot has 30% vinegar in stock. It is a concentrate which I’m sure must be diluted. But still, at that percentage, it seems dangerous.
I'm surprised you don't have any affiliate links... If you had a link in your description where you would get a percentage of sale, I would have used that for sure. Great way to make some extra money... Great video, very helpful! cheers
Bless the people that love the dandelion. Not only are they great for bees, they also help the soil. That's why their roots are so deep. They aerate the soil and bring nutrients to the upper soil. Ong live the dandelion
Dandelions are my favorite flowers. Every year I buy a large bag of dandelion seeds and I sow them everywhere. The bees love me this, but for some reason no one else likes it.
i love them too, dont know why on earth she would poison everything to get rid of something so usefull and pretty
blanch the greens, then cook with garlic, olive oil and even mix in some red beans. Delicious. More Vitamin A then spinach.
@@frblumish212 If you could see how butt ugly my neighbors yard is by being run over by dandelions then maybe you would change your mind. Every year is a battle trying to keep them out of my yard and killing what grass I have left.
Thank-you. The bees like it and you like it, nothing else matters.
@@govinda102000 Dandelion wine.
Thank for the information. This tip is so great. I hate to have dandelion in my yard they are weeds invasive dirty looking
You can make dandelion wine which is good for your liver. Or good in salad, etc...
No! Don't get rid of dandelions. They are one of bees favourite foods at this time of year. They need lots to feed all their new brood.
Leave the dandelions for the bees, they are one of the first flowers out for them.
Boring too long
Thank You for your statement regarding the bees HATe those that say they want to preserve the environment while their direct actions destroy, all for creating artificial beauty..
Not where I live. We get Wasps 😵
You can have them all LADY
I've actually started encouraging customers to leave them for the bees
Thank you 😊
Hey Catherine so exactly where do I find iron HEDTA? What happened to the area where the dandelions were killed? Did the grass in your lawn replace it? Did you have to re-seed the area? What's the status of your lawn in those areas now? thanks for the video
The easiest place to buy it is through an online retailer if your local garden center doesn't carry it. My lawn fills in the spot where the dandelion was, so there's no need to reseed. But that may be because I have Kentucky blue grass, which may not be the case with other types of grass. The good thing is that dandelions grow from one central point so when they come out they don't leave too much of a bare spot. I just spray them and they shrivel up. Sometimes I'll weed out the dead plant if it's too messy, otherwise I just leave it in place to decompose.
Man, had no idea the pro-dandelion camp was so cult-like. This comment section is a bit silly.
You have some unused land that is allowed to rest for a season? Let the dandelions go... but I'm not gonna let an invasive weed that proliferates like mad in my region just take over my garden beds & lawn. For the bees... plant some micro-clover. It's much less of a problem for me & flowers just as early.
gardentherapy.ca/superfood-dandelions/
DANDELION, FORAGING, HERBS, TEA
You may be shocked to learn that those yellow flowers you thought were weeds your whole life is actually a superfood! Here’s what you need to know about the health benefits of dandelions and how to eat them, including making a delicious dandelion tea.
Dandelions are a superfood high enough in vitamin levels to put even kale and spinach to shame.
Pesky tho as the world has an issue with feeding people.
Funny how they deleted this to... guess people like being ignorant...
it's not even a useless weed tho.
Yup, most of them are apartment dwellers who want to impose on others out of jealousy.
Dandelions are very beneficial for the soil - they break up compacted soils and put nutrients back in whilst providing a great nectar source for the early season pollinators (your fertilisers will reduce the pollinators too). Dandelions are edible and medicinal. Great digestive, liver and kidney support. If you do dig them up, you can clean and roast the roots to make a healthy Dandelion "coffee" substitue. That soil knife you are using originated in Japan and is called a Hori Hori.
Thank you for the comment. Great info you've shared!
I have been told that they are annuals so why not just kill them before they seed?
They actually are perennial, so they'll keep coming back from the roots.
Pull the dandelion stems off down to the base. Pour in some table salt - you don't need much. Within a few days the salt will kill the whole plant. Dob done very cheaply.
Not a good idea...
"Salt has some effect in killing plants. The sodium in sodium chloride (salt) is toxic and will get washed around your lawn trying to kill everything it touches.
The sodium won’t get decomposed over time - it might go from your lawn to a stream to some farm - all the while damaging any plant it comes into contact with. Please don’t do this! It’s terrible for the environment and not effective on your plants either."
Household salt sprinkled on does the trick,easy and cheap
Why the heck would you want to get rid of them? So pretty and so beneficial
She put the weedkiller liquid in first & added the water to it. The rule of thumb, when adding one liquid to another is this: AAA, which stands for "Always Add Acid;" in this case means adding the Acid/weedkiller liquid to the water. When the Acid/any liquid is the more volatile of the two liquids, there is less chance of a violent reaction, harmful to the lungs, eyes, nose, etc.
You have a good observation, but Iron HETDA is not an acid. It’s pH is just about neutral at 6.5 plus or minus 0.5 and does not have any dermal irritation properties due to iron not being well absorbed through the skin.
Where can I buy Iron HEDTA?
Thank you.
Also known as ferrous sulphate used for killing moss and greening grass.
I use Tenacity.
Very safe alternative. Good idea.
I like dandelions💜
Eat them (root tea) ..dandelion wine...salads !!!!
I’ve heard of the tea, but salad? Hmm, sounds interesting.
I checked with local nurseries, and they had none. Finally, I ordered Iron X from Gardens Alive and it was not a good experience....never received the Iron X, and gave up. They took a long time to respond by email. Initially they tried to send me the correct one, but just received the same wrong item again. Gave up and I paid postage to return both of them back to Gardens Alive...so just my disappointing experience.
Thanks for the tips on getting rid of dandelions. I did not know about the 3rd option (Iron HEDTA). Will give it a try.
We are observing no mow May in aid of the bees. Bees are under threat and essential to life so no pulling up or mowing down dandos this year. Beside the grandkids love the clocks. We tend to enjoy all wild flowers.
Good point. Where I live in the Mountain west of the US, they are not wildflowers, but an exotic plant. Glad you are enjoying their beauty with your grandkids. Sounds fun!
What if you use Iron EDDHA instead?
I don't know. Please let us all know if you find any research on this topic. Great question.
An alternative is, pluck them out of the ground when they are young and toss the head and leaves in your salad, you can also dry out the roots and make it into a herbal (caffeine free) coffee substitute, there is no such thing as a weed just wild flowers growing where someone doesn’t want them 🌺💕
it's because your soil is to come packed it trying to get the nutrients to the surface tiled
I use a flame thrower, definitely gets rid of the dandelions 👍
Yes, good option. We cannot use them where I live due to wildfire risk. But very good alternative.
I use a bulb planter. Lift the plug, separate the weed from the plug, replace the plug. A bit labour intensive but it works..no chemicals!
But you always leave a little bit of root, so it regrows.
Please let the battre live. A salade of dandelion is very good. A little bitter but good with olive oil and balsam vinegar.
24D was used in making Agent Orange!
Table salt works good on dandelions the salt goes right down into the roots
We have the most polluted waterways in the world! Can we please get away from chemicals to treat landscape issues?
Practical advice given in a straightforward manner - nicely done! I’ll explore this option more. Thanks!
Bees need dandelions and we need bees!
Why? Love dandelions, tea with flowers, dandelion greens.....bees......I want more dandelions
I was once told to pull the flowers and leaves off, leaving only the root, then pour boiling water over the root. I don't know if this works, I've never been much of a gardener.
Great information...guess I better buy a tank load to also spray on my neighbors yards which is where they are coming from...blowing in the wind! Any advise how to stop the neighbors dandelion's from visiting?
Thank you . X
They make real good wine.
And good jelly too
I leave and encourage dandelions but I do pull out all the fake dandelions. So this video is good for killing all the fake dandelions, maybe make a video about telling the difference between real and fake dandelions.
Dandelions leaves are edible, good for salads, especially Greek Salads, the roots can be used to make Dandelion coffee, the deep roots also give the lawn nutrients and as everybody else here has said they are good for the bees.
One thing I have noticed about my dandelions is that the stalks for the flowers are really short these days, even after I mow the flowers remain. I wonder if evolution has occurred with them.
Thank You.Great advice!!
To the comment below.You are incorrect. Dandelions do not provide nutrients for bees.Flowers do.
I spinkle salt on the leaves.
Hello from pueblo
Dandelions are a sign that your lawn is too compacted. Just aerate your lawn properly by seep spiking, or fork and lift with a fork, early in the season. Hard work, but it helps the lawn. Less dandelions, and no nasty chemicals. Dandelions are there only few a month or so, anyway.
The yellow flowers are beautiful, good for you in salads. Beautiful white plums we played with and blew in the wind when we were children. I understand! But you must not be from the South where Lightning Bugs and Whipper Wills are King. How sad!😥
They can take over but don’t take away all of them. 😥
Either cover in lead then concrete or learn to live with them
Thanks for this
Dandelions are a good source of iron and can be eaten in a salad with other leafy greens or added to stews or omelettes, as a child my brothers and I ate Dandelion leaves regularly with our meals. Why put weed killer on an edible plant?
I agree that they are good to eat. I grow my edible plants in other parts of my yard, including my vegetable garden, but not in my lawn. I'm not saying get rid of all of them, I just prefer not to have them in my grass.
Dandelions in your lawn are doing a really important job they de-compacting the soil which then will promote more worms and help to stop moss growth, once it’s done it’s job they stop coming back they are also one of the first sources of pollen for bees and they are great in a salad so you should leave them if your into the environment at all , dandelions are a gardeners friend period!
People who come to a video about how to get rid of dandelions and post about letting thrive in your yard are just classic troublemakers. They probably go on how-to make clothing videos and proclaim the value of being a nudist.
I've found the Fiskars Xact weed puller to be useful even though you need to fill the holes left afterwards.
Great suggestion. Thanks!
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Thanks for the video and you're welcome.
Where critters rip away at weeds piece by piece for a meal they leave the root in the ground and the result is not so many weeds. So I just tear the tops off one leaf and stem at a time and drop them right there. A natural lawn will compost them fast, the worms love them. Every year I have less weeds AND a better turf since I learned this.
Can you elaborate as I did not quite understand. You cut one leaf off the dandelion and leave it there to compost?
@@pingpong9656 I rip all the leaves off one at a time so the root remains where it was. If it grows back I'll do this again rather than disturb the soil.
@@Paul-dy8mo So rip off all the leaves and cover root with leaves - like micro compost to suppress further growth - definitely worth a shot.
@@pingpong9656 Yes, like micro mulch... helpful because the grass is usually thinner around a weed
Why remove natural flowers which are vital for pollinating insects like bees and add colour? Please keep them. Our lawn is full of daisies, wild violets, dandelions, forget me nots, buttercups and cowslips. It is buzzing with nature and we can still sit and enjoy picnics and barbecues.
dandelions are not pesky but very beneficial and necessary for a properly working ecosystem. Please inform yourself.
dandelion also feed the bees 🐝
I came here for the channel host’s opinion. Not yours.
They are the best plaint ever
@@ShekinaS You'd get a much better bang for your buck by planting a suflower
Just discovered your channel. I live in Denver so am very interested in your thoughts. Any recommendations for crabgrass? Thanks so much 👍
Get a weed popper, pop them out, fill a 5 gal pail half full with them , add water, cover, let sit for 2+ weeks and you get free fertilizer.
Why would you want to get rid if Dandelions, Dandelions are a major source of Pollen and Nector for our BEES
No No No don't get rid of dandelions they are an early form of food for the Bee, you know those ones that pollinate and keep the balance in nature, dear dear dear really 😪
Exactly. Not only do Dandelions provide pollen for bees, they will appear in areas of lawns that are deficient in nutrients such as Calcium and their root systems actually helps to loosen the soil in compacted areas of a lawn. What happens after Dandelions have done their job providing nutrients to lawn areas ? They move on.
Lighten up, yet another,over exaggeration...there are tons of open spaces with nectars...bees are not starving to death. Bees are ingenious they actually store food.. your lawn must look horrible.