Removing dandelions naturally is no easy task.

There are several organic methods for removing dandelions, and some are more effective than others.

Here are some ways to remove or managedandelionsnaturally for you to try in your yard.

Dandelion Weed Growing in Lawn

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Avoid mowing your lawn too short; longer blades of grass will help shade out emerging weeds like dandelions.

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However, it’s difficult to do this for every dandelion that may appear in your yard.

Don’t scalp your lawn if you want to have healthy grass (image).

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This propane-powered tool exposes low-growing weeds to very high heat.

Flame weeding doesn’t kill the taproot, so dandelions may regrow.

However, flame weeding before dandelion flowers set seed could help reduce populations in the future.

Dandelion plant pulled out of yard by hand

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Pouring boiling water on weeds like dandelions can kill the plants and keep them from regrowing.

Reapply after seven to 10 days to increase the likelihood of killing the deep taproot.

Keep in mind that any other plantings exposed to the water will also be damaged or killed.

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As a bonus, the flowers provide an early nectar source for pollinators in the spring.

Managing Dandelions In Your Lawn With Herbicide.North Dakota State University Extension.

How can I naturally kill dandelions?OSU Extension Service.

Flame weeders work especially well for sidewalk cracks

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Tools for Removing Dandelions and Other Weeds.UC ANR IPM News.

Can I manage weeds with boiling water?Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Triclopyr General Fact Sheet.National Pesticide Information Center.

water boiling in a saucepan on a stove.

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Spraying herbicide on dandelion

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bowl of young dandelion greens with dandelion flowers in background

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