"Derek R" wrote in message
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Hi group,

First time poster (and beginner gardener) here. I have a question
which is probably laughably simple to you lot but remember, I'm a
newbie...

What kind of weeds are these?
http://www.redpath.fireflyinternet.co.uk/images/weed.jpg
...and how can I get rid of them? They seem to be all over my back
lawn. I've tried pulling them up but most of them break away at the
root.
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers.

The name of the weed escapes me but you can buy a special long sort of thin
bladed shade type thingamajig to get out all the tap root. You need to remove
every single bit of root or it will grow back.

Mowing will keep them in check and they might give up after a while :~)

Jenny