Dandelions are causing me to see yellow

Assuming I’m removing the dandelion root properly as I weed more systematically, is the idea to remove the entire root only, or can the other parts of the plant germinate?  I try to dispose of all of the flower and…

Hard to Reach Invasive Weeds

I have an “L” shaped garden facing west and north. It is bordered by two fences- a black chain link fence on our property and a wooden fence on the neighbour’s. In between the two fences are perennial weeds that…

Dandelion Season: Taraxacum officinale

I can’t believe I’m asking about something that was part of my Mediterranean diet, when this plant was sought during family outings, but I will ask anyway. What season does the dandelion begin to grow and end, since I want…