Can anyone identify these on my lawn and suggestions to treat them

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  1. Mike Gardener

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    Hi
    I've used Iron Sulphate liquid form on my lawn and scarified the dead moss but
    I have these on my lawn (one being dandelion) Can anyone identify and suggest any chemical I can use to get rid of them without killing any grass ? IMG_1359.jpg IMG_1355.jpg IMG_1352.jpg
     
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      Err, a mower.
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        Employ the services of a couple of rabbits:). They will eat the dandelions and fertilize the grass for you. Might eat the grass too but saves on mowing :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
         
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          I have no knowledge on how to care for lawns, although I do think our @Sheal or maybe @Sandy Ground may have some constructive ideas for you? :dunno:
           
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          Lesser Celandine, Creeping buttercup and possibly Sea Spoons :)
           
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            The first one is Creeping Yellow Clover, I think. The second Buttercup. The third, I don't know; does it flower? Why do you want to get rid of them? Personally, I like flowers in the lawn and encourage them....just my opinion and I realise some people will disagree but it is much better for the wildlife if you let them be.
             
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              My guess for the third one is Greater Plantain,

              If you use a weed killer its best to use a spreader set to the correct application rate, if the lawn is small i find it easy to manually remove them, i have all of the above in my lawn, the creeping clover is the worst for me.
               
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                Lesser trefoil, Creeping Buttercup, Greater Plantain.

                Iron sulphate won't kill any of 'em off but weed & feed will send 2 & 3 to their doom. Number 1's small petal size makes it incredibly resistant to feed & weed in pellet form but liquid alterteratives are more succesful.I f they fail, Verdone will send it to the pearly gates with the other above critters.

                Or you could spend many a happy hour stooped over, carefully digging them up :Wino:
                 
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                  Creeping buttercup - spelt with a capital 'F' in my garden today - took ages to dig the bloomin' stuff out of my borders.
                   
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                    If any roots are left in @fat controller it will re-shoot.

                    I think Weedol have taken over the Verdone label. However, liquid Weedol will kill dandelions, creeping buttercup and clover, plantain and a number of other lawn weeds. Some weeds may need a second application after a number of weeks.
                     
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                      As @Mowerman said liquid weed and feed twice a year should keep your lawn clear of most nasties.
                      The liquid stuff made by Vitax is not to easy to find in garden centres , had to buy mine on Amazon this year.

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