Tag Archives: Weeds

Weeds are just plants which are in the wrong place. A weed in a lawn is a plant which has seeded or crept into the grass and is making the lawn look less uniform.

Weeds in lawns

Some people don’t mind having the wrong plant in a lawn. Plants other than grass will not harm the grass. Some, like clover, can even be beneficial to the grass. Most people who are fans of the British lawns prefer then to be completely weed free and even.

Weed plants are survivors. They have evolved to adapt quickly and can grow in all sorts of environments. This is why they are so difficult to control in a lawn.

Find out more about these remarkable plants found in lawns in these blog pages.

Bird’s-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

Bird’s-foot trefoil is a perennial lawn weed with bright yellow-red flowers, trifoliate leaves, and a creeping growth habit. Thriving in sunny, well-drained soils, it supports pollinators but can invade lawns. Find out more about this striking UK lawn weed.

Creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans)

Creeping cinquefoil (potentilla reptans) is a difficult plant to control in your garden. It is a common lawn weed in the UK. It creeps along the base of your grass plants and into you flower beds and has the reputation as being something of a nuisance. It will root and grow everywhere and can be difficult to control in a lawn. Find out more about it here.

Common chickweed (Stellaria media)

If you have your own garden, then there is a good chance you’ve seen common chickweed (stellaria media). It is a very common lawn weed in the UK. It produces a huge quantity of seeds throughout the year and can have the reputation as being something of a nuisance. It will root and grow everywhere and can be difficult to control in a lawn. Find out more about it here.