Weed problem, buttercup???

robbie2red

Hi all, 

I have a decent size garden which we're trying to get some control of however this is springing up everywhere. I've had a quick look to see what it could be and it resembles something like a buttercup in my opinion. However, you'll know better, can you take a look please and advise me?? This is it...



I've been kind of dreading asking in case it's something horrific! Please tell me it's not!

Thank you, 

Rob 

glasgowdan

You're right. Easily weedkilled, or dug up if you've lots of time

robbie2red

Thanks @glasgowdan it's everywhere! We bought a new house, and this seems to be the main weed! The roots seem quite long and like tap roots, does that sound about right? They're taking some digging up! 

pansyface

Buttercups, a rather pernicious looking grass and a teensie little dandelion.

A sharp hoe on a dry day would loosen them all. If you want a bit more of a workout, you could choose a damp day and pick the loosened plants up and put them into a bucket and from there to the compost heap.

Then award yourself a star for being slimmer, fitter, weedkiller free and eco friendly.😁 

glasgowdan

robbie2red said:

Thanks @glasgowdan it's everywhere! We bought a new house, and this seems to be the main weed! The roots seem quite long and like tap roots, does that sound about right? They're taking some digging up! 

I honestly wouldn't dig them up unless they're in amongst food. One spray will sort them out and do no harm to anything else. 5 mins vs hours and hours! I'd probably wait until April or so as it's getting a bit cool and damp for it now. 

robbie2red

Hahaha! Sounds good @pansyface who needs a gym!!

Thank you again @glasgowdan as ever the people on the forum being so helpful!

Best wishes all!