If the weeds are few in number, consider using a spot weeder and just treat the individual plants. Always try and keep chemical use to a minimum. The ready-to-use trigger spray can be used to spot treat individual weeds or applied across small areas. Simply spray enough to cover the weeds without run-off. Creeping buttercup is perennial weed and the most common of the buttercups found in turf. It is an easy weed to recognise with its lovely golden yellow flowers that can add an array of colour if the infestation is widespread.

Vitax Lawn Clear Concentrate works by killing the weeds other weedkillers will leave behind. It is a fast acting and powerful product that controls hard and difficult to treat weeds such as dandelions, daisies, buttercups and clover but should not be used on lawns less than a year old. Landscape Seed Our landscape grass seed range contains some of our most popular mixtures used in the industry. We’ve been supplying grass seed to landscapers for years. Our range contains a variety of different seed mixtures, everything from seed mixtures for airfields, right through to a seed mixture for patching up a village green.Don’t forget though that we are able to make fully bespoke mixtures to individual customer requirements. We also offer discounts for bulk. Call us today on 08458 622710 to discuss your requirements with us.’ Kills the weeds other weedkillers leave behind Fast acting and powerful, Lawn Clear Concentrate controls hardy, difficult to treat weeds such as dandelions, daisies, buttercups and clover. Kills even deep roots, it comes in an economical, concentrated formulation. Although hand weeding is possible, great care is required as hand removal can easily disperse the tubercles (small buds), which will only assist in spreading them further. It is very common along hedgerows, woodland areas, grassy banks and in grassy areas, especially where the soil is damp.Celandine, lesser ( Ficaria verna subsp. verna (syn. Ranunculus ficaria)): Method 7 – needs early treatment. Returf small areas containing celandine. Lawn Clear Concentrate kills weeds that are present at the time of treatment, but does not prevent weeds from germinating. It will only kill weeds that are present at the time of applying, it will not prevent weeds from germinating. Do not mow for three days before and three days after treatment to allow full uptake and movement within the weeds. Do not use on lawns less than a year old. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. Woodrush, field ( Luzula campestris): Little response to lawn weedkillers – apply lime in winter to prevent

Vitax Feed & Weed is a soluble concentrate which will cover approximately 100 sq.m of lawn. When applied it will kill off weeds and strengthen grass to fill in the bare areas left by the dead weeds. It should be applied when the soil is moist and weeds are actively growing on the lawn. Do not apply when it is windy.Annual meadow grass ( Poa annua): Will not be controlled by selectiveweedkillers. Feed to encourage other grasses.Seeds freely; always use grass box on the mower. Returf small areas of infestation. It is shallow-rooted and encouraged by frequent watering in dry weather. Products available for non-professional use (These products are available from garden centres and DIY stores.)

After treating the lawn with Vitax Lawn Clear Concentrate, do not mow for three days before and after treating your lawn to allow the product to have a full effect on the applied area. For best results, leave the clippings from the first mowing on the lawn. Lawn Fertilisers Lawn UK supply a range of different fertlisers for various applications, including preseeding fertilisers, and Spring and Autumn feeds.’Flowers: The golden yellow flowers are typical of most buttercups. Measuring 20mm – 30mm across they are borne singular or in clusters on long, hairy stalks. Each flower consists of between 5 – 7 glossy yellow petals. On the underneath side of the petals are 5 green sepals (green floral leaves) that are somewhat shorter than the petals. The main flowering period of creeping buttercup is between May and August. This means the initial application needs applying as soon as the leaves are developed, as early as March. A further application will be required about 6 weeks after the initial treatment, before the weed dies away again during the month of May. Even then the weed will probably return again the following spring. The most effective selective herbicides for lesser celandine should contain the ingredient MCPA. Read the method below. This tells you which products to use (it states the active ingredients, such as fluroxypyr), and how many applications will be needed to control the weeds Vitax Feed & Weed is a soluble concentrate which will cover approximately 200 sq.m of lawn. When applied it will kill off weeds and strengthen grass to fill in the bare areas left by the dead weeds. It should be applied when the soil is moist and weeds are actively growing on the lawn. Do not apply when it is windy. Method 6: Plants needing two or three applications of weedkillers containing 2,4-D plus mecoprop-P;2,4-D plus dicamba; or fluroxypyr. Examples include Weedol Lawn Weedkiller, Westland Aftercut All-in-One Feed, Weed and Moss killer or Vitax All in One Feed, Weed and Mosskiller (these also containfertiliser and mosskiller).