Dandelions can reproduce from their taproot, which can reach over three feet deep in the soil, as well as from their seeds - but you can prevent these pesky weeds from taking over your grass

Despite often looking charming, dandelions are a gardener's nightmare due to their ability to spread from both deep taproots and seeds, making them a tough weed to conquer.

But fear not, as gardening guru Harry Bodell from PriceYourJob.co.uk has shared some top tips for tackling these pesky invaders "swiftly and with minimal effort". While reaching for weed killer might be tempting as the "quickest and easiest" solution, Harry cautions against its detrimental impact on your garden's friendly bugs. Instead, he advocates for an "instant" weed-removal method that doesn't even involve breaking a sweat with digging.

He suggests: "If you want to avoid chemicals altogether, you can get rid of weeds instantly and with no digging using the right tools." The must-have gadget is a dandelion remover, which resembles a screwdriver but sports a forked prong at the end. Harry clarifies: "This is ideal for removing deep-rooted weeds from your lawn without leaving unsightly holes."

Gardeners can pick up the highly rated Alchanfly dandelion tool from Amazon for £10.98 down from £11.99. Customers find it simple to use and efficient for removing dandelions. Similarly, they can pick up the Wilkinson Sword weeding tool for £6.99 that customers say "works perfectly", especially when it comes to dandelions.

Alternatively, Harry claimed that gardeners can also use a "Japanese gardening knife or an old butter knife". Push the tool into the ground and lever slightly. The expert added: "Your weed and root should come straight out with no need for digging or pulling hard."

For those gardeners "constantly battling the lawn weeds", Harry claimed that “mowing at the right height should stop them”. He warned: “Cutting your grass too short leaves bare patches and this gives weeds room to grow. So, set your blade height higher.”