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Weeds!!!

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catinboots123 · 03/10/2022 12:04

Okay so my lawn has never been great. But after the heatwave in the summer when it was like a desert - the rain came and these fuckers are rife.

I'm going to strim them as soon as we get a dry day. What the heck can I do? My mum says Green Thumb

Weeds!!!
Weeds!!!
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IcakethereforeIam · 03/10/2022 18:37

Reminds me of mallow, Malta sylvestris. Here's a picture of the web:

Weeds!!!
everywhichway · 03/10/2022 20:27

Strimming won't get rid of them as their roots will remain and they'll just re-grow. If you're not inclined to dig them out, use a selective lawn weedkiller (not glyphosate) which will kill broadleaved weeds but not the grass.

alrightfella · 03/10/2022 20:43

Yes that looks very much like mallow. Find someone local with a tortoise they'll be very grateful!

IcakethereforeIam · 03/10/2022 20:59

Ffs Malva sylvestris.

catinboots123 · 04/10/2022 21:46

alrightfella · 03/10/2022 20:43

Yes that looks very much like mallow. Find someone local with a tortoise they'll be very grateful!

Ooh I've always wanted a tortoise

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alrightfella · 06/10/2022 20:14

Mallow is like the holy grail for a tortoise and they eat far more than you'd think!

eddiemairswife · 06/10/2022 20:54

Cherish them. We need bio-diversity in gardens.

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