magaret Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 We have a very large lawn that is full of daisys,they look nice but we wish the remove them.Is there a pelleted type killer for this sort of thing,or the like that will remove them for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 try sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magaret Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Will they get the roots out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Astro-turf, for that true 'english' look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Doubt it but they will keep it really low like a billiard table so you wont see the daisys. Of course you will see the sheep, but they are really nice friendly animals. Is there Welsh blood in the family?[6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassis Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Daisy's a cow. Sheep don't eat cows.Plenty of lawn weedkillers in the brico sheds, supermarkets etc. Some are in granules so you need a spreader to distribute evenly otherwise you get burning. Others you dilute and water on.Our "lawn" is full of daisies, cowslips, clover and sweet violets. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebells Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 simple, mow the areas you like and leave a nice patch of the things you dont, makes quiet a picture and throw in some wild flowers for good measure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Magaret, I wouldn't be too troubled by the amount of daisies you have as they will go once you start mowing. That's the good news! The bad news is that once you start mowing you wake up the moles which will bring you back here for more advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassis Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Mowing may cut the flower heads off, but it won't touch the leaves and roots unless you scalp the ground and take up the grass at the same time!Haven't your moles woken up yet? Lazy beggars! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magaret Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 I was told as a young person that England was a land of Shop-keepers and Gardeners.Well from the answers above you lot must have all been shop-keepers before you moved. Thanking you all for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressy Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 [quote user="magaret"] Thanking you all for nothing.[/quote]Of course you can get pellets in France, as Cassis confirmed. Perhaps no one who has (so far) read this thread knows the name of a particular product, but there's no need to be rude to the people who replied in such a good natured, friendly way.Personally, I use this.[IMG]http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/twinm/DaisyGrubber.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magaret Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 [quote user="Tressy"][quote user="magaret"] Thanking you all for nothing.[/quote] Of course you can get pellets in France, as Cassis confirmed. Perhaps no one who has (so far) read this thread knows the name of a particular product, but there's no need to be rude to the people who replied in such a good natured, friendly way.Personally, I use this.[IMG]http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/twinm/DaisyGrubber.jpg[/IMG][/quote]croire que Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracteurtom Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Well Magaret with that atitude what do you expect !!There's no quick fix, dig it up and start again if you truly want rid.! My Grandfather used to go around with a knive cutting out pesty weeds (buttercup is by far the worst). But that was with lawns of a few 100 m2, try that with anything approaching 1000m2 and you'll soon give up.But, easiest is just keep it mowed, once per week in the growing season. Then harrow and reseed in the spring and autumn. Thick grass will soon be back !If you have space for sheep, that suggestion is a very good one, they keep a nice tight crop of the grass without tearing it. Then you can stock the freezer come winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magaret Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 [quote user="pcwhizz"]Well Magaret with that atitude what do you expect !!There's no quick fix, dig it up and start again if you truly want rid.! My Grandfather used to go around with a knive cutting out pesty weeds (buttercup is by far the worst). But that was with lawns of a few 100 m2, try that with anything approaching 1000m2 and you'll soon give up.But, easiest is just keep it mowed, once per week in the growing season. Then harrow and reseed in the spring and autumn. Thick grass will soon be back !If you have space for sheep, that suggestion is a very good one, they keep a nice tight crop of the grass without tearing it. Then you can stock the freezer come winter.[/quote] Thank you Someone with at least some advice that seems good. Again i thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hey Magaret, Tressy even put a photo of what you can use to remove them, funnily enough it's called a daisy grubber! Here........... http://www.amazon.co.uk/BURGON-BALL-DAISY-GRUBBER/dp/B000NNQ9DGOh and Google is your friend, you're sat at the computer, so whilst waiting for the replies you would like, Google!Dealing with weeds in the lawn An area of rough grass can rapidly become a pleasing lawn and the time and effort required after the initial effort depends largely on whether you can tolerate clover, daisies and buttercups in your lawn. Although buttercups are attractive they are so invasive it is best to get rid of them. The regular application of a good weed and feed mixture is by far the best way to get rid of daisies, buttercups and clover. It is entirely possible to have a modestly acceptable lawn by doing no more than mowing regularly, collecting the grass, and feeding in spring and autumn. However such a lawn is likely to slowly deteriorate and all areas of grass benefit from additional maintenance as described above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassis Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 [quote user="magaret"]I was told as a young person that England was a land of Shop-keepers and Gardeners.Well from the answers above you lot must have all been shop-keepers before you moved. Thanking you all for nothing.[/quote]Interesting. You originally posted:[quote user="magaret"]We have a very large lawn that is full ofdaisys,they look nice but we wish the remove them.Is there a pelletedtype killer for this sort of thing,or the like that will remove them for good.[/quote]Now, to my mind, you were asking if there were pelleted type killers to get rid of daisies; I replied:[quote user="Cassis"]Plenty of lawn weedkillers in the brico sheds,supermarkets etc. Some are in granules so you need a spreader todistribute evenly otherwise you get burning. Others you dilute andwater on.Our "lawn" is full of daisies, cowslips, clover and sweet violets. I like it. [/quote]To my mind, that directly answered your question. So what was your subsequent post all about then? Someone stand on your corns? [8-)]Cutting the grass and keeping it in good condition by feeding it will stop daisies getting a grip, but once they are there that alone doesn't work as a treatment. See other replies for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracteurtom Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Jeese, touchy buggers today arn't we ! It'll be the depression over France this week, done nowt but rain for days [:'(]. Never mind, due some sunshine at the weekend, that should cheer us all up ! You'll quickly learn Margaret to tread carefully on this Forum [;-)]Now back to the lawn. How big is it ? Anything more than a few 100 m2 is going to cost a fortune to treat with what ever chemical you chose to use and will need some form of machine to distribute it properly. I think its very english having a perfectly manicured lawn, why bother ? Enjoy the garden for its size, you dont have to worry about every plant and weed, because your plot as a natural beauty from its size, not a forced titmarsh thing in a tiny space overlooked by every neighbour ! I always think when I see a perfect lawn that the owner has nothing else to do, just check out their trees, all perfectly pruned ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassis Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 For goodness sake, answer the question, Whizzer! [Www] [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Why don't you try growing them? The things I try growing die quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 An old goat would do the job[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybananasbrother Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 This is not a conversation about partners or spare men Twinks[6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressy Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 [quote user="magaret"] croire que [/quote]Blimey. It's hard enough when people write incomplete sentences in English.What are you trying to say to me? You can say it in English, or French, but incomplete sentiments in Bablefish like English to French translations are a waste of everyones time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 For those not squeamish about using chemicals - Bayer Desherbage Gazons, 400ml liquid used 4ml per 10 M2. Use a cheap pump up spray kept for purpose. My daisies look very sick after 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I don't understand. What is so objectionable about daisies? [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Before you try all those yuccy chemicals on your harmless little daisies try this tool. I have no personal experience of it, maybe someone else has. If you buy one please let us know if it works[:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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