How To Stop Creeping Buttercup From Invading Your Garden

How To Stop Creeping Buttercup From Invading Your Garden

Getty ImagesWhile the sweet yellow blooms of creeping buttercup (Ranunculus spp.) look innocent enough, the plant is an invasive, short-lived perennial weed that can be harmful to pets and livestock. Buttercups bloom in the spring, and the flowers produce seeds that will germinate in the fall and grow throughout the winter months to start the cycle all over again. If you don't control creeping buttercup, it will soon overtake your lawn and garde…