Dandelion

• Thousands of paper dandelions pop up in downtown Saskatoon as part of art display

  The art installation brings attention to available spaces to lease in downtown Saskatoon, but the dandelions are also a symbol of strength.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2021
  
• Manitoba cosmetic pesticide ban leads to dandelion infestation

  A ban on cosmetic pesticides in Manitoba is leading to dandelions swallowing up Winnipeg's boulevards and properties.

  Environment

  Jun 10, 2019
  
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• Dandelion details: Facts about the yellow flower

  While they are around all summer, late spring to early summer is when dandelions are most visible. But, while you might be annoyed by them, there are benefits to having them around.

  Environment

  May 24, 2018
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• Edmonton battling dandelions this season in continued war against the weed

  The city of Edmonton says it's getting a head start on its battle with dandelions this season. 

  Environment

  May 17, 2018
• Edmonton issues tender to help rid sports fields of dandelions

  In recent years, the city’s sports fields have been overrun with dandelions. Last year, city officials said a perfect storm of a wet spring combined with hot sunny weather resulted in a severe problem on sports fields.

  Politics

  Apr 20, 2018
• Fungus could clean up oil spills, oilsands tailings: researchers

  Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have discovered a fungus which could clean up oil spills and restore oilsands tailings.

  Science

  Oct 24, 2017
• All City of Edmonton sports fields to be sprayed for dandelions this summer

  In the next few weeks the city will begin assessing its 1,465 sports fields for dandelions and doing two applications of a herbicide where needed - at a cost of $750,000.

  Environment

  Jun 16, 2017
• Weed control: 3 ways to deal with dandelions

  If your yard seems to be constantly covered in dandelions there are three main ways you can attempt to get rid of them.

  Environment

  May 29, 2017
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• Dandelions dominate lawns as Edmontonians demand more help from city

  In 1999, Edmonton sprayed 51.4 per cent of green spaces. Now, just 2.3 per cent of grass is treated with herbicide.

  Environment

  May 23, 2017