On Sun, 05 Sep 2004 11:06:42 -0700, tenplay wrote:

My large backyard is constantly infested with weeds. It is mostly grass
rather than lawn. I can't use herbicides because my backyard borders a
wild bird sanctuary and lake. What do you suggest for getting rid of
the weeds? I have used a handy tool called the Weed Popper, but it's
tines are too far apart and often miss the roots of the weeds. Also can
weeds like dandelions reroot themselves if they are left on top of the
ground? Thanks for any advice.


Overseeding your lawn will help reduce weeds next year. Spectricide
and Weed-B-Gone are safe products when you carefully follow the
instructions on the package, but their use will be more effective next
spring. Dandelions have long tap roots; any root left in the ground
will grow back. If you decide to dig out weeds, put them into the
compost pile.