Getting rid of creeping buttercup.

crosseyedsheep

I have a big problem with creeping buttercup on my back lawn. It has taken over most of it. What's the best way to get rid of it? I read thet raking helps due to the way it spreads, someone else told me that they tried selective a weedkiller but it wasn't very effective, although I read since that it needs to be applied 3 times, but I'm wondering how this will this effect whatever little grass is left?

//Edit, Corrected embarrassing typo Embarassed

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inishindie · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: I want one of those

Hi crosseyedsheep

Where can I get one of those selective weedkippers!? They sound very useful!

Check out HPI's article, it's mainly about a new lawn but the photo's are good! In small areas I use one of the small forks with three prongs on one side and a hoe one the other. The fork gets under the roots and picks them up cleanly. It wouldn't be much good for a garden of any size though. I quite like them in a lawn myself, as long as that's where they stay!!

http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/about42.html

If things have got really bad it might be better to start again. Check the reasons for why the weed has taken over....Compaction of the soil,waterlogged etc...

Cheers
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crosseyedsheep · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:23 am Post subject:

GPI · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:34 am Post subject:

crosseyedsheep, I put together a new piece you might be interested in.... Creeping buttercup control.
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Billyo · Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:20 pm Post subject:

I use VERDONE and find it very effective for all lawn weeds,
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Billyo

JennyS · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:38 am Post subject:

Might be a good idea to get the drainage etc sorted as Creeping Buttercup thrives in damp, acidic conditions..........
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markdowling · Hazel Tree Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Posts: 7

I have tonnes of creeping buttercup in my garden but it plagues my flower borders not my grass. We have acidic SANDY soil and it seems to do very well as I spend consideralbe time removing it by hand. The few that get away at least do look well when in flower as i don't have a very formal border arrangement.

Mark