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How to get rid of bindies from the lawn?

My dogs get covered in these burrs, which then get into the house, they seem to be virtually impossible to get rid of. I recently planted some shrubs, which so far seem to be doing well, & was advised not to plant grass seeds until Spring - is this the right advice - I'm no gardener, just want the place to look less barren, & to get rid of these burrs. missedout.

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EricL

Hi @missedout

I suggest giving your dogs a short haircut, this means that there will be less entanglement with their fur. I also recommend using a WeatherBeeta 25cm Pink ComFiTec Classic Dog Coat or similar. This will at least lessen the number of burrs attaching themselves to your dog's body.

The only other thing I can suggest is using a Purina Total Care Slicker And Detangle Rake. This will straighten out the dog's hair allowing you to brush away the burrs.

Please keep in mind that if you decide to use sprays or creams on the dog's hair to make sure that it is pet safe.

Let me call on our experienced members @Remarka6le, @Adam_W and @Noelle for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

MitchellMc

Hi @missedout,

What sort of burrs are we talking about here? If you can take a picture of them, then I can identify what they are and recommend a suitable lawn treatment to remove them. Let me know if you need a hand uploading images.

The most typical burr/seedpod found in a lawn would be bindies, or there's another one called burr weed that can also be a nuisance. However, I would have thought we were a bit early in the season for those.

If we can identify the weed and if you can let me know whether it's mixed throughout the lawn or just in clumps, then I'm sure we'll be able to get it under control and your pups free from these annoying fur tanglers.

Typically it's best to wait until the weather starts warming up a bit to try and germinate grass seeds, but we are not far off that!

We're keen to assist and look forward to further details.

Mitchell

missedout

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/29409#Comment_29409

Sorry, forgot to say these burrs are called bindies, they are all over the whole back & front 'garden'. Many thanks for your help.

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/77225#Comment_77225

Hi @missedout ,

Bindi is a fairly common weed in many lawns but is easily treated with the right product like Hortico 2L Bindii Killer Hose On. Just make sure to keep your pups and any children off the lawn until it the product has fully dried. Also remember to wear any PPe specified on the packaging.

As I mentioned earlier, bindies would typically start popping up around spring, and you wouldn't typically see their burrs formed until late spring/early summer. So, these could be last year's burrs still hanging around. If that's the case, then applying weedkiller now might not achieve much. However, at the first sign of the bindie plant growing, apply the product. A second application might be needed if there are residual plants left. This will kill off this year's plants and prevent the burrs from forming. In the following years, you'll likely need to do further applications until you get the bindies right under control and rid your lawns of this weed.

It's an easy process, but it will just take some time to see the results.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

missedout

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/29409#Comment_29409

Bindie BindieBindie (taken in laundry sink to show up)Same as 2nd one

missedout

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/102580#Comment_102580

I showed photos of bindies, taken in my laundry sink, so they would show up more clearly than all over the grass. missedout.

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/118298#Comment_118298

Definitely bindies @missedout. They are fully dried so likely from last year. As per my response above, at the first signs of the bindie plant growing this year apply Hortico 2L Bindii Killer Hose On.

Mitchell

missedout

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/127546#Comment_127546

Many thanks for the help, Mitchell. Missed out.

Imz93

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/127546#Comment_127546

Hey Mitchell I have the same all through my lawn plus lost of other different weeds. Can I send you some photos to get your recommendation on what profuct would be best for me to use. Really want my 2year old to be able to play outside durring the warmer weather

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/134692#Comment_134692

Feel free to share some photos @Imz93. That will help members identify your lawn type and the weeds you are dealing with. Please let me know if you have any trouble adding some photos to the discussion.

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We're pleased to have you join us.

Jason

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/134692#Comment_134692

Welcome @Imz93.

Some images would be really helpful. However, a product like Yates 250ml BuffaloPro Selective Bindii and Broadleaf Weed Killer Concentrate is a good catch-all for all grass types. It knocks off all common lawn weeds, including bindie.

As mentioned previously, by this time of the year, the bindie seed (thorns) have already been produced, and it's best to start spraying for them at the end of September or early October. This will kill the weed before it has time to set seed.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

Imz93

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/138138#Comment_138138

So if I start to spray them now would it be affective? I really would love my son to be able to play outside this summer as Santa is bringing him lots of outdoor activities!

If treating grass isn't going to make a difference at this time of year I might look into getting some rolls of fake turf from bunning to lay down over an area for my son to be able to be outside I've just posted a thread with my question and some photos let me know if you can view them otherwise I will post photos here

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/140464#Comment_140464

Hi @Imz93,

To tackle the problem effectively, it’s important to understand the lifecycle of bindii. The best time to spray for bindii is when the plant begins to grow but hasn’t yet produced its seed pods. Applying a selective herbicide designed for broadleaf weeds during this period will kill the plants before they form the sharp prickles. Once the prickles have formed, the bindii has already set seed, and your only option is to manually remove the plants by digging them out.

I love the idea of the synthetic turf, and that's what I would be doing. Since this might only be a temporary solution, a budget-friendly option like the Coolaroo 1.83 x 1m 9mm Handy Synthetic Turf would be a good choice.

Mitchell

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