Field and Garden: Fall is best for dandelion control

If you are bothered by dandelions in your lawn, now is the time to act.

As the weather cools, dandelions begin channeling energy to their roots in preparation for winter.

Herbicides applied at this time will also travel to the roots, effectively killing the plants.

The best herbicides for broadleaf weeds like dandelions are Trimec formulations, which contain a blend of 2,4-D, mecoprop, and dicamba...