You are growing a goldmine in your yard. Known as dandelions, these yellowed-headed flowers that brighten your lawn and darken your smile are worth more than their weight in, well, pesticides! An astro-turf lawn may be more stylish, but a dandelion- adorned yard will benefit you in many ways.

Dandelions are vital for pollen collection. Environmentally speaking, they support some ninety-five types of insects, not including bees that rely on their nectar after other flowers have ceased to bloom. Cross- pollination, the work of these bees and winged insects, ensures a healthy and vibrant garden by fertilizing flowers and…