With every dandelion I cut from my yard, I try and create a balance between well maintained weed-free grass and leaving resources for bees. Dandelions are one of the first sources of pollen for struggling bee populations in spring. Our yard has been an ample buffet of sourts, and though there are now fewer items on the menu, I left a small patch on the North end for our pollinating friends.
Dandelions are also very good for the soil. They bring up nutrients from deep in the ground.
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