Weeds

[mallyh]

doesn't matter how many times i dig weeds out or use weed killer the little @@@@@@s keep coming back, any tips will be appreciated x

[ladybirder]

Get somebody else to do it;-)

[mallyh]

on my lawn^^^^^

[TheWinner]

https://www.craftylittlegnome.com/permanently-kill-grass-weeds/

[TheWinner]

Failing that what about one of these.
https://diygardening.co.uk/products/best-electric-weed-killers/

[mallyh]

thankyou but i don't want my lawn grass killed x

[Chipchopper]

What kind of lawn weeds ?

[mallyh]

sorry for not answering before .dandelions mainly and buttercups x

[jollyroger66]

A large screwdriver is the best bet. Pierce the ground next to the dandelion and ease it out, root and all.

[mallyh]

thankyou ,i have tried this and filled holes left with potting compost x

[maggiebee]

mallyh, an old gardener told me to buy Verdone and apply it to my lawn. Kills weeds but not grass.

[mallyh]

thankyou ,never heard of that xx

[Atheist]

If it wasn't for Mrs A I'd leave the flowering weeds becuase I think they are pretty and they certainly are good for bees. Mrs A enjoys being on her hands and knees rooting away with with a long tool in her hand, but I hate it.
If you really don't want the weeds, then a selective weedkiller designed for lawns is probably the easiest. Remember, though, that weeds will grow again from immigrant seeds when they get the chance; it's not as though you can dig them all up and you'll be free for life.

[Chipchopper]

I had to change my mind about so-called weeds when I saw a beautiful peacock butterfly feasting on the nectar of dandelions.
Now, I'm happy to embrace buttercups, daises etc, into my mini wildflower meadow.

[1ozzy]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicamba

Works for me.
Applied as per directions once a year.

[mallyh]

thanks ozzy it sounds like the one maggie recommended ,i'll give it a go xx :-)