does anybody no how to get rid of the weed yarrow?

Question

we have a weed called we think yarrow and its is killing my lawn does anybody no how to get rid of it

Answer 1

Fascinating stuff! Read right down to find out how to remove it - but you might change your mind when you know what you can use it for!! Have fun

Yarrow
( Achillea millefolium )
Milfoil, Thousand-leaf, Arrow-root, Bloodwort, Greenarrow, Soldier's Woundwort, Nosebleed Weed, Devil's Nettle


Perennial, spreading by seed and shallow, branched underground stems. Difficult to control in lawns , producing large drought-resistant patches, usually indicating poor lawn condition. Frequent close cutting will encourage it
Feathery foliage is fragrant when crushed and has a sharp peppery flavour if added to salads. If rolled into a ball and crushed to release the oils, a bunch of leaves can be used as an insect repellant; although cultivated varieties are used as companion plants to attract hover flies and other predatory insects which eat aphids. It is said to have been used by Achilles to stem the bleeding when he was wounded - hence the common names.
An infusion taken two to three times daily is a digestive tonic or can be used externally to wash wounds.
Other common names such as Devil's Nettle, Devil's Plaything, Bad Man's Plaything, arose in the past as it was used for divination in spells to summon a vision of a future spouse. Flowers from June to October - small white to pale pink, in flat-topped clusters.
Height - up to 60 cm.
Dig out, removing creeping stems. Nitrogen-rich fertilizer and liming in the spring will discourage it. Allow the grass to grow to out compete it. In pasture, close grazing by sheep in spring and early summer can help to control it, as they like the young growth which is said to prevent diarrhoea in the sheep as well.
Weedkillers to use:-
Glyphosate, systemic action killing the whole plant.
Dicamba, Mecoprop, with selective action for use in lawn. Use a product with two or three in combination, more than one application will be needed.

Nicholas Culpepper
(17th century astrologer-physician)
"A decoction of it boiled with white wine is good to stop the running of the reins in men and whites in women. It restrains violent bleedings and is excellent for piles. A strong tea is made of the leaves and drunk frequently. In addition, a poultice made of equal parts of Yarrow and toadflax is applied outwardly. This induces sleep, eases pain and reduces bleeding."

Reins - the kidneys, loins.
Whites - discharges.

Answer 2

Yarrow Weed

Answer 3

By pulling the weed yarrow one at a time is a tedious work
and later on it will grow back faster. The only way, I think, is
to use 'round-up' a chemical weed killer. Use it when it's a hot
and dry day as it works best on the weed yarrow. Pour about
10 mils.directly into the weed yarrow and once it is absorbed,
it will dry out and die permanently.

Answer 4

This Site Might Help You.

RE:
does anybody no how to get rid of the weed yarrow?
we have a weed called we think yarrow and its is killing my lawn does anybody no how to get rid of it

Answer 5

I agree with Reynwater. Are you sure this is yarrow? Its foliage is finely cut and ferny, so it's hard to recognize or even see until it flowers at the height of 12" or so. If you mow your lawn regularly, would you even see it?

Weed killers work on broadleaved plants. You'd have to be careful applying it to weeds on a lawn so as not to kill the grass as well.

Answer 6

Put a "Free yarrow" sign up!!! It's very yummy to eat. People will come...and get rid of it for you.

Answer 7

agree - pulling or roundup. Generally yarrow is a tall growing medicinal and edible herb that isn't that invasive in a lawn. It is used in flower gardens, great cut flower, suitable for drying. are you sure this is what you have?
http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/y/yarrow02.html

Answer 8

1

Answer 9

on knees and pull it out one at a time.