How to Get Rid of DandelionsWithout Harsh Chemical [Video]

Despite their bright color and cheerful blooms, dandelions are a weed that many people don’t want growing in their yard or garden. Once they go to seed, dandelions take over the landscape and can be quite difficult to maintain. Luckily, they’re not impossible to banish. We asked experts to share a few natural ways to get rid of dandelions—and keep them from coming back.

While dandelions are commonly referred to as weeds, they’re actually members of Taraxacum, a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, says Larry Stein, PhD, associate department head, professor, and extension horticulturist at Texas A&M AgriLife.

Dandelion seeds are easily carried in the wind, which is why they are so common and difficult to get rid of. “They can grow in almost any condition and can regenerate from a little piece of root left behind when weeding,” says Sonya Query, master gardener and marketing …