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In one previous question you mentioned that sulphate of iron can kill speedwell in the lawn, Do I put it out as is or can I disolve it in water and use a knapsack sprayer? - Thanks

Creeping buttercup has taken over a sizeable part of my lawn. The lawn was sown 12 months ago. What is the most effective way of getting rid of this?

Is it possible to eradicate nettles and thistles from an area of ground by just pulling them up and strimming them down so that grass will take over?

I spend alot of time each day digging up dandelions from my lawn, they are my pet hate. I want to know what to do with these weeds , I have a barrow full of them and wonder how to dispose of them

Dandelions, docks - what type of soil do they enjoy?

what does it look like?

gerry can you recommeend a good weed and feed spray for an above moderate lawn .I intend applying sulphate of iron and sulphate of ammonia now for moss problem . thanks

Gerry, part of my grassland is a donkey paddock. Last year the amount of weeds, buttercup mainly, has increased phenomenally. What would be the most effective strategy for suppressing the b.cups: cutting grass AND weeds, or let the grass (and the weeds?) grow so that grass might smother the weeds?

There is a lot of mind your Own business or babys tears in the lawns and borders in Dublin4 Ive tried everything to remove it but it still comes back It kills the grass slowly but surely .How can I control it

Any suggestion to stop the spread and get rid of them. Thanks Gerry.

Lawn is badly infected with black evil looking toadstools - afraid for small children (2) eating - how do you get rid of the toadstools /infection

We have a serious problem with the weed 'horsetail' bursting through our tarred driveway. I have tried bruising the stem and using roundup etc but no luck in getting rid of it.Have you any ideas on other weed killers I can use that would work without damaging the tar.

Gerry, on my lawn there is a stronger type of grass growing among the grass. It appears much greener than the normal grass. It is also coarser and not as dense. How do i treat it or remove it. Also what is it called

Our lawn was overrun with moss and weeds. I put down a 3 in 1 lawn feed, moss and weed killer. There are areas of spillage and/or overapplication. After 3 days the grass seems to be turning black and grey. Is there anything I can do to rectify or lessen the damage on these areas?

Hi Gerry, I seeded a new lawn last summer and have a problem with docks in the lawn since. I've kept the lawn well mown this summer but still they thrive. Is spot spraying with roundup the best solution here ?