Bluebells in lawn,how to kill?

ukmike

Lawn is covered in Bluebells(Spanish?),What's the best way to get rid of them without digging up the lawn?I've got a dog so have to be carefull.

moodykerry

Aww poor bluebells lol, I would love a lawn of bluebells.
I think digging out would be best, but you could try a weedkiller first, sorry not much help, just felt sorry for the bluebells lol.
Another idea, you could offer them on freecycle, I am sure someone would love to have them even if they had to come and dig them out themselves.

Good luck
Kerry

olly300

Simon_P wrote: »

You could try a lawn weed & feed mixture which will wash in when it rains. It targets anything with a broad leaf so it should work on Bluebells.

I tried to dig the one I found in my lawn up but didn't seem to get all the root so I agree with trying weed and feed or a weed killer.

squiggle37

nooo you cant kill bluebells thats cruel they nice flowers this time of year......but if you really really dont like id feed and weed n all..... you bluebell killer LOL

ukmike

nooo you cant kill bluebells thats cruel

Well they are Spanish ones,i wouldn't dream of killing them if they were English!:D

nimbo

they're still prettier than grass...

squiggle37

ukmike wrote: »

Well they are Spanish ones,i wouldn't dream of killing them if they were English!:D

:rotfl: :rotfl:

ukmike

they're still prettier than grass...

Not when i've mowed the lawn there not!Just a load of flattened green leaves.:mad:

A_Clock

Simon_P wrote: »

You could try a lawn weed & feed mixture which will wash in when it rains. It targets anything with a broad leaf so it should work on Bluebells.

Would it work on lesser celandine? Ive got loads growing... well everywhere! :mad:

MoJo

"Bluebells are protected through general provisions in the Wildlife and Countryside 1981 which make it illegal to intentionally uproot a wild plant. The same Act does not list bluebell amongst the plants receiving the highest level of protection but does makes it illegal to sell or offer bluebells for sale."

I thought they were protected but it ain't the Spanish ones or I would have suggested you uproot and replant in the wild. They aren't sure what effect the Spanish ones have on the native Bluebell but are considering removing them in the wild

ehlittleone

Don't spanish bluebells have bulbs anyway? I'm sure thats what I've inherited in my border and they have.