Identification of unwanted plant in grass/garden

Hi Everyone,

Over the last 2 years we have seen this uwanted beasty start to take over our entire lawn and now garden. I am wondering what it is ... and how one might go about getting it under control.

Thanks for any help.

C

 

Creeping Buttercup Ranunculus repens.

 

Ranunculus repens, creeping buttercup.

http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/animalsAndPlants/noxious-weeds/weed-identification/creeping-buttercup.aspx

 

Once established, buttercups are difficult to control in a lawn. The only way I managed to eradicate it from a relatively small area was to dig up that portion of the lawn and reseed it. In the garden, normal cultivation seems to keep it under control.

 

Thanks Everyone.