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Fun Facts about the Dandelion: from Dandelion the weed, Dandelion Tattoo, Dandelion in Salad and a Recipe for Dandelion Wine. Thank you from Weed Man of the Twin Cities 651-456-9696

Fun Facts about the Dandelion:

from Dandelion the weed, Dandelion Tattoo, Dandelion in Salad and a Recipe for Dandelion Wine.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

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Also known as: blowballs, lion’s tooth, wild endive, and many other names.

♣   Dandelions are most active during cool weather, spring and fall.

♣   They are known for their yellow flowers.

♣   The leaves are large and invasive. Preventing sunlight from reaching turf.

♣   Dandelions can grow and be found in almost any environmental conditions.

Cultural Practices

♣   Dandelions can be removed by hand, but it is important to make sure to remove the entire root. New plants will sprout from root segments.

♣   Utilizing proper fertilization and weed control will help turf out compete dandelions and prevent outbreaks.

♣ Dandelion Tattoo is a very common imagery used on skin throughout the United States.

Fun Facts

♣   Dandelions have been gathered as a food source since prehistory. They are used in salads, sandwiches, grilled, wine or used to make Dandelion Jelly.

♣   Dandelions are one of the ingredients used to make Root Beer.

How to Make Dandelion Wine

Dandelions are in season during the spring and summer months, but they lend themselves deliciously to a beverage you can serve year-round. April and May are the best months to harvest dandelions for the purpose of wine making in the Northern hemisphere.^[1] Try it out, and taste it for yourself.

EditIngredients

• 1 package (7 g) dried brewing yeast
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) warm water
• 2 quarts (230 g) whole dandelion flowers
  

  • Using 2 quarts+ of just the petals can make for a less bitter wine.^[2]
• 4 quarts water (3.785 L)
• 1 cup (240 mL) orange juice
• 3 tablespoons (45 g) fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons (45 g) fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon (1.25 g) powdered ginger
• 3 tablespoons (18 g) coarsely chopped orange zest; avoid any white pith
• 1 tablespoon (6 g) coarsely chopped lemon zest; avoid any white pith
• 6 cups (1200 g) sugar

EditSteps

1. 
   1
   Wash and clean the blossoms well. Think of it as a fruit or vegetable; you don't want bugs or dirt in your food. Remove all green material.
2. 2
   Soak flowers for two days.
3. 3
   Place the blossoms in the four quarts of water, along with the lime, orange, and lemon juices.
4. 
   4
   Stir in the ginger, cloves, orange peels, lemon peels, and sugar. Bring the mix to a boil for an hour. This creates the 'infusion' that will later become wine after fermentation.
5. 
   5
   Strain through filter papers (coffee filters are recommended). Let the infusion cool down for a while.
6. 6
   Stir the yeast in while the infusion is still warm, but below 100 degrees F.
7. 7
   Cover it and leave it alone, let it stand overnight.
8. 8
   Pour it into bottles, poke a few holes in a balloon and place over the tops of the bottles to create an airlock, to keep out unwanted wild yeasts, and store them in a dark place for at least three weeks so that it can ferment. At this point you now have wine!
9. 9
   Rack the wine several times, optionally. Racking means waiting until the wine clears, then siphoning or pouring the liquid into another container, leaving the lees (sediment) at the bottom of the first container.^[3]
10. 10
    Cork and store the bottles in a cool place. Allow the wine some time to age. Most recipes recommend waiting at least six months, preferably a year. ^[4]

EditTips

• It may take more than three weeks for your wine to ferment if the temperature inside your storage area is cool. But be aware that fermentation at warmer than room temperature may change the taste of the wine, and can lead to higher levels of fusel alcohols, which have been known to contribute to hangovers. Warmer temperatures can cause many other problems like strong yeasty flavors, rancid odors and bacterial contamination. Generally fermentation should be done at room temperature or lower (50-75°F or 10-24°C).
• Pasteurization uses 144°F for 22 minutes, or 122°F for 44 minutes to avoid changing character.
• This recipe will produce a light wine that mixes well with tossed salad or baked fish. To add body or strength, add a sweetener,raisins, dates, figs, apricots, or rhubarb.^[5]
• Pick the flowers right before starting so they're fresh. Midday is when they are fully open.^[6] Alternatively, you can freeze the flowers immediately after harvesting, then pull off the petals right before preparing the wine.^[7]

EditWarnings

• Make sure you strain the drink thoroughly to avoid dandelion petals getting into your drink. That could disrupt your enjoyment of the wine.
• There is some evidence that dandelions have a diuretic effect and may cause more frequent urination.
• Avoid using dandelions that may have been chemically treated. Also, try to stay away from dandelions that have been graced by the presence of dogs, or that grow within 50 feet (15.2 m) of a road.

EditThings You'll Need

• Balloons
• Coffee filters or clean straining paper
• Empty, sterilized wine bottles
• Large beverage container to strain liquid into
• A large pot you can boil the dandelion mixture in
• A place to store the fermenting wine

Wine Recipe courtesy of wikihow

3 Causes of Winter Kill on your Minnesota Lawn: It is important to know how to plant grass seed and when to plant grass seed to repair your lawn in Minnesota.

3 Causes of Winter Kill on your Minnesota Lawn:

It is important to know how to plant grass seed and when to plant grass seed to repair your lawn in Minnesota.

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Winter Kill on lawns #1

*Ice cover:

Periods of snow followed by warm temperatures, then freezing temperatures, can create a thick layer of ice on the lawn. Many cool season grasses can handle these conditions, but if ice persists for 30 days or more damage can occur.

Winter Kill on lawns #2

*Snow Cover:

A persistent snow cover can create warmer, insulated conditions near the surface of the soil. This can lead to gray or pink snow mold. It can also create the right habitat for voles, field mice, which can lead to noticeable trails throughout the lawn in the spring.

Winter Kill #3

Bare Dormant Grass

Bare dormant grass can become dried out when exposed to winter winds and extreme temperatures over long periods of time. This causes serious damage to the sensitive crown of the plant making recovery take much longer. Snow cover is preferred in heavy traffic areas.

Timing:

Plant grass as soon as the snow melts. Make sure you allow to germinate and grow 2-3 inches tall before having Weed Man Lawn Care of the Twin Cities put on the pre-emergent to prevent crabgrass. 

Recovery: 

Fixing your lawn after winter kill is generally an exercise in knowing how to plant grass seed and when to plant grass seed. 

1) Clear the area of non grass material and loosen the soil. This can be done with a hoe, rake or shovel. It can be helpful if there is no grass at all to dig down a few inches to alleviate any compaction in the soil. If the soil lacks nutrients a potting soil or starter fertilizer can be helpful. 

2) Choose a high quality Kentucky blue grass and perennial rye mixed grass seed.

3) Plant grass per instructions on the packaging. If patch seeding you may want to put the seed on a little heavier to increase the density and success rate of the planting.  

4) Sprinkle on a little hay or dried mulch to keep the seed from blowing away or by being eaten by birds. 

5) Water evenly as per the grass seed instructions. You do now want to drown the seed. Simply keep them moist for approximately 2-3 weeks in order for proper germination. 

6) Continue to water normally as you would the rest of the lawn after the 2-3 weeks.  Have Weed Man continue to fertilize and control the weeds as usual. This will help the turf recover and look great once again. 

Winter kill on the turf is never a fun experience, however by knowing how to plant grass seed as well as when to plant grass seed, should help you shorten the life of the damage on your lawn. Have a green spring and we will be there soon to help you have an amazing Weed Man lawn. 

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Feed and Weed , where to go to get feed and weed lawn services in Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota. Call Weed Man Lawn Care of the Twin Cities 651-456-9696 for all your feed and weed needs

Feed and Weed

Where to go to get feed and weed lawn services in Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota?

Weed Man Lawn Care 651-456-9696 can help you keep the proper nutrients in your lawn. We use only top of the line golf course grade products to bring you green grass that is healthy and beautiful. 

Whether you have a crabgrass problem, weed control issues or just want to identify if you have Bermuda grass, quack grass or bluegrass Weed Man is on the job for you.  

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When to fertilize lawn is a very important question for homeowners in Minnesota! Minneapolis Lawn Fertilizing and when is a good time to fertilize? 651-456-9696

When to fertilize lawn?...

Timing of fertilizer can be very important for your lawn care in Minneapolis. 

When to fertilize is a good question that many Minnesota homeowners and rentersmay be asking themselves. 

Typically in Minnesota the best time to fertilize is in April or May as soon as the grass thaws.

Here at Weed Man we use a golf course grade slow release granular that will feed and nourish
your lawn for approximately 8-10 weeks. Therefore in our case the best answer is about every 
7-10 weeks we will want to put our special one of a kind fertilizer down. If you do the math
it will be 4 applications of fertilizer a year. This turns out to be backed up by science as a study 
done with the University of Minnesota Extension Service that we base our lawn care service on
and timing of when to fertilize the lawn. 


We of course also take care of your weed issues. So in addition to the 4 fertilizing treatments
we do, we also do a blanket application to prevent crabgrass and spray all weeds. So our total
package is 6 treatments with unlimited reapplications if needed. 

At Weed Man Lawn Care of the Twin Cities we aim to amaze you with the progress your lawn
makes and continue on that year after year. 

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Time Lapse of Lady Beetle Life Cycle A cute pest! Check out this neat video about the life cycle.

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Life Cycle of the Lady Beetle...

Here is a good video of the life cycle of a lady beetle. Although less damaging overall than the Japanese Beetle these cute guys still can damage your yard as well. If you are having insect issues remember to call us right away to help you fight off the mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, beetles and other insects that may be a nuisance.

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