Article: Destroying Those Annoying Dandelions
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Destroying Those Annoying Dandelions
Dandelions are such a common weed in lawns and in parks, it's hard to imagine that they are not native to North America. Dandelions were intentionally introduced to the Americas from Europe, where they were considered a beneficial plant due to their nutritional and medicinal value.
The name of the plant comes not from its golden mane, but rather from the serrated leaves of the weed, which form an outline like lion's teeth (thus the name "dent de lion", or teeth of the lion).
Dandelion seeds can be blown into your yard from miles away, so it is virtually impossible to prevent new plants from popping up periodically, especially if your neighbors are less than diligent in their own lawn maintenance.
If your lawn is mostly weed-free and you see a ne...
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