escapee wrote in
:

On Fri, 20 Feb 2004 05:50:23 GMT, Salty Thumb
opined:

(jackie) wrote in
. com:

how do i get rid of garden weeds and dandilions without using
commercial weedkillers as id rather use organic as its safer for my
kids and pets if anyone can help id be very grateful


aside from pulling them out as others have mentioned, I've heard that
cutting your grass often will encourage a deep and dense root
structure that helps crowd out dandelions and broadleaf weeds. I
pull, but don't mow often, because i don't like to run the gasoline
powered lawm mower. Maybe if break down and get a push reel mower
this spring ....

We bought a Black and Decker electric mower and it is the best thing
we did. One charge easily does our entire turf, and we have thick St.
Augustine. Our turf covers approximately...1500 sq. ft.


The cordless model does look intriguing, but I think I will have go with
getting the extra exercise and take my chances with neighborhood kids
laughing at me.