Re: [cg] Getting rid of a dandelion lawn

2004-05-07 Thread Tamsin Salehian
Hi, I have tried solarisation on small plots and it works well to clear the ground (depending on the temperature and moisture), also have used old heavy carpet which takes a fair bit longer but works fairly well by cutting out light and composting what¹s underneath it (in both methods watch your ed

Re: [cg] Getting rid of a dandelion lawn

2004-05-05 Thread scolli
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Re: [cg] Getting rid of a dandelion lawn

2004-05-05 Thread LTanenb50
Thanks, Adam - but I'm looking for a method to fully disappear the lawn, weeds and all. I know there are a couple of methods using plastic but I don't recall the steps to follow. Laurie, Chicago Laurie Tanenbaum Grounds For Growth 773-489-0167

Re: [cg] Getting rid of a dandelion lawn

2004-05-05 Thread Adam36055
Happy Cinco De Mayo However, like Pancho Villa, Dandelions are a tenacious opponent, largely because of its taproot and will win more often than not. And unlike Pancho Villa, it is impossible to betray them. You have to cut their hearts out personally, unless you want to use poison. K