Dandelions Take Over Tri-State Yards After Stormy Spring

Dandelions Take Over Tri-State Yards After Stormy Spring

This spring, homeowners across the Tri-State area are seeing a familiar yellow bloom take over their lawns—dandelions. Thanks to recent storms and heavy rainfall, the bright flowers are thriving and spreading faster than usual, jumping from yard to yard with the help of the wind and their fluffy seed heads.

While some residents welcome the cheerful blooms for their ecological benefits—dandelions are among the first food sources for bees each spring—others see them as unwelcome invaders. The rapid spread has become a nuisance for those trying to maintain a pristine lawn.

Ron Robben, owner of a local garden center, says this year’s weather created the perfect conditions for dandelions to thrive. “They’re resilient, and with the moisture from all the rain, they’ve taken full advantage,” he explains. For homeowners eager to reclaim their lawns, Robben recommends a targeted approach: “A product like Weed Out can be really effective if used correctly. Otherwise, pulling them by hand before they seed is your best bet.”

Whether you’re embracing the dandelion bloom or fighting back with weed killer, now’s the time to act. The sooner you intervene, the better chance you have at keeping your lawn under control through the summer.