Dandelion, Not so Definite Enemies

Over the course of the Mother’s Day dinner, our friend, whose name in Chinese means “leaf” gave us a very important piece of gardening tip. This year, a useful root-pulling tool is popular in the market. We should get it immediately to deal with our dandelion situation.

“Mrs Leaf” later on sent me more info as where to get it. Without moment’s delay, I purchased this destructive weapon, made in China, of course. In a follow up call, “Mrs Leaf” further suggested that I’d better carry out the attack after a rain when the dandelion enemies are loose and easy on the ground. From there on, I prayed for a rain. Not a religiously trained prayer, I might have overdone my praying effort. We got a downfall of white candy-like hails last night, the first ever for Sienna to see! Then it was lightening, thunder and pouring rain.

This morning, I was out nearly 3 hours scouting every inch of the thousand square feet yard. In fact, dandelions were already weakened by the Mr Weed Man’s force last week. Lui came to join me for a little bit. We were both amazed by such a good invention. For us human beings -- there is a problem, there is a solution.

I remember dandelions being praised beautifullly in the poetry books. “Mrs Leaf” was telling me how dandelions are counter-infection herb medicine that has also cooling effect. I can live with our front lawn and back yard being all covered with bright yellow flowers as long as it's not unsightly to others. And I personally admire the spirit and vitality of dandelions: They keep growing everywhere despite the annihilation act against them is in effect. Then, just why and when did dandelions become enemies to us?