Steve Harris wrote:
I have a lot of moss, buttercup and dandelion in my lawn and want to get rid of it. I also have
naturalised crocus. I gave the lawn its first cut recently (which decapitated the crocus) and am
now planning a chemical assault towards the end of May.

I need something that will kill the weeds but leave the near-dormant crocus alone.

What should I go for or avoid?

Rather than apply combined weed and feed which might cause some
collateral damage to the crocus if they are still actively growing with
green leaves above ground why not spot weed with a broadleaf specific
herbicide and then add the fertiliser (if at all) separately.

You can then hit the worst of the dandelions (I find yanking them out
with a 12" screwdriver very satisfying for this rather than chemical
means YMMV) and buttercup with a sprayer wand.

This way uses a lot less chemical on just the areas that need it than a
full weed and feed for the whole lawn.

The moss you will fight with forever if there is poor drainage.

Regards,
Martin Brown
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