I assume this prevents bulbs from forming. What do you think? A: Picking off flowers won't help at all because Cape oxalis, a.k.a. Bermuda buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae) doesn't produce seeds that ...

Oxalis, a clover look-alike, is one of the worst weeds at this time of the year. For physical control, you must remove the carrot-like root or bulbs attached to the leaves. Dig them out with a trowel.

Oxalis plants grow from rhizomes or tubers. Bermuda sorrel, lacking its native pollinators, doesn't set seed in North America, but it doesn't need to. Tiny bulb-like structures do the job.

First and foremost, it's important to understand that oxalis plants are technically toxic to both pets and humans. Cats and dogs that ingest oxalis' leaves, stems or bulbs can suffer hypocalcemia ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. We are having a terrible time with oxalis in our landscape.

It will take a couple of weeks before you’ll see the best results. By the way, oxalis seeds are thrown out from the tiny fruit almost explosively. That spreads the population quickly.

Q: How can I get rid of the pink clover growing in my yard? The flowers are pretty enough when they are open, but they close in the afternoon and evening. The patch of clover seems to be getting ...

If this is oxalis, it is perennial and becomes “woody” over time, so apply a weed killer for “woody plants” growing in a Bermuda grass lawn. Two ingredients that work pretty well are ...