Tool for dandelions

Discussion in 'Landscaping Tools & Equipment' started by MrsGreenJeans, Feb 27, 2012.

  1. MrsGreenJeans

    MrsGreenJeans New Member

    I'm seeing dandelions growing all over my front yard right now. What is the best tool for getting down there and digging them out? I don't want to spend hours on my hands and knees in the front yard, but I do want all those dandelions gone.
     
  2. Bill

    Bill New Member

    I am not even sure what kind of tool you would use to get rid of dandelions. I would be interested in such a tool, too! I swear the dandelions in my yard breed like rabbits. :) One day there will be two dandelions, and the next day your yard is yellow. If all else fails, use the pests to make dandelion wine. :D
     
  3. Tess

    Tess New Member

    Weasel or Ferret?

    They use to advertise a yard tool on television that had a funny name. I am thinking it was called a Weasel or maybe Ferret? It dug weeds out of the yard. I was wondering if anyone remembers the tool and knows if you can still buy one?
     
  4. flowerchild

    flowerchild New Member

    Tess, I have seen that same tool but can't remember the name of it. MrsGreenJeans, you could also use a good weed and feed fertilizer that specifically targets dandelions. Talk to someone at your local Lowe's or Home Depot. They should know and that will save you lots of hand and knee work.
     
  5. Atalanta

    Atalanta New Member

    I vaguely remember hearing something about that tool too, although a weed and feed fertilizer is a much easier option.

    When I was a kid, my mom paid my brother and I one cent for each dandelion head we picked. Little did she know we would pick 5000 between us!
     
  6. Daisy

    Daisy New Member

    Dandelions and yard weasels

    I think the tool was called a yard weasel, but I can't be sure. I do remember it. I am thinking of putting in a totally new lawn that doesn't have any weeds in it and see how long I can keep it that way. I know it will be expensive, but it's something I'd really like to do.
     
  7. MrsGreenJeans

    MrsGreenJeans New Member

    Dandelions

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to check into the yard tools and then get out there the first pretty day and start working. I want to get them before they grow tall and get those seed heads on them.
     
  8. Livia

    Livia New Member

    Organic corn gluten meal can inhibit seeds from germinating in your lawn for several months - much better for you, your family and the environment than weed and feed products.
     
  9. emmawatson

    emmawatson New Member

    Despite what seems to me like exhaustive effort this summer to rid my small garden of dandelions, they seem to be growning even more.
     
  10. jhoncarter247

    jhoncarter247 Member

    My lawn has loads of them all over. What is the best way to get rid of them, should I be digging them out or spraying them with a weedkiller? Any helpful suggestions welcome
     
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