June 2013 ~ Identify Lawn Weeds

Lesser Trefoil - Yellow Suckling Clover

Lesser Trefoil also known as Yellow Suckling Clover is one of the most common and troublesome weeds found in closely mown turf and lawns. This weed tends to cause more head aches than any other weed than our readers come across. However with the correct maintenance program it can be successfully eradicated from the lawn.

Germander Speedwell

Germander speedwell and its cousin 'Slender Speedwell' are two of the most troublsome weeds found in turf, not only do they spread aggresively, they are both very resistant to lawn weed killers.

White Clover

White Clover (Trifolium repens) is one of the most common of all turf weeds found on lawns in the UK. Click here for more information including identification and control of this common lawn weed.

Buttercups

There are several types of buttercup, the two most common being creeping and bulbous. They are easy to identify with their distinct yellow flowers. However controlling them can be a different story.

Selfheal

Selheal is a very common lawn and turf weed, with its distinct purple flowers. It is found in all types of turf and can adapt its growth habit to the height of cut of the mower. This makes it particulary troublesome on managed turf.

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