Too many cocktails. A heavy dinner. An indulgent vacation. We’ve all experienced the puffy face and bloated belly that quickly follows. What, if anything, can be done? Aside from downing some extra ...

It’s surprisingly difficult — by puffing from any one direction — to send all of a dandelion’s delicate white seed tufts wafting away from their stem. A clump almost always clings on the opposite side ...

Don't be disappointed if all the fluffy seeds of a dandelion don't fly away with a single blow. The gust of wind from your lungs may be strong, but the dandelion's natural desire to control how its ...

Coltsfoot, often mistaken for dandelions, blooms in early spring and lacks leaves during its flowering stage. Unlike dandelions with toothed leaves, coltsfoot develops heart-shaped leaves after ...

Paige and Adam Jacobson, nicknamed the “Science Siblings,” were inspired looking around a yard filled with dandelions. “Taraxacums is the scientific name for those tall, beautiful flowers that ...

Yellow flowering dandelion in a meadow or yard - Fhm/Getty Images You might know that dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) often decorate your landscape with a cheery, yellow color. But what about when ...

Reflecting on my annual battle with dandelions, I’m reminded of a quote from the classic 1972 film “Jeremiah Johnson,” in which the character “Del Gue” describes his experience in an area inhabited by ...

While dandelions in your front yard may be a bit pesky (the flower is considered a weed since it can easily take over lawns and gardens), dandelion tea is a whole different story. Dandelions in tea, ...

According to the University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources website, growing a thick lawn is the best way to prevent weeds. "Growing healthy, dense turf is the best way to ...

Dandelions are the most common type of weeds that love to invade lawns and can be very difficult to get rid of if you're not using the right methods. But don't immediately reach for the weed killer – ...

They've arrived and are determined to destroy your lawn. Dandelions – the weeds you loved to pick and play with as a child and loathe as an adult – are starting to take over your lawns and open spaces ...