Deep rooted with sprawling runners -- insidious.. seen along roadside America.
I would need an image to give you an id.
Check with your local County Extension Office; they would have a list of weeds in your region.
we are planting a garden in our school
Here are some articles with some options for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/what-is-flame-weeding-information-on-flame-weeding-in-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/using-sugar-to-kill-weeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/using-salt-to-kill-weeds.htm
Not interested in buying or renting goats. Looking for a service provider who will use their goats to control weeds on my land.
Try doing a Google search for Goat rental; it's a thing!
Also check with your local County Extension Office.
They may have information on this service in your area.
This link will help you locate your nearest office.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
landscape fabric around shrubs and top with mulch? What is the best way to remove or kill the grass? How would you suggest I do this project? I am an 84 year old female. No photos.
I think that you have the right idea! There will be no need to do extra work. Using newspaper, and mulching will be enough, but landscaping fabric really ads a layer of extra protection. I would give it several weeks to kill the grass, and let that start breaking down.
This article will give you another way to kill weeds, grass, and other critters in the soil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm
My lawn is being taken over by a creeping weed with a small yellow flower (photos-enclosed) I would like advice on how to treat/remove this weed without killing off my lawn.
This weed is Lesser Trefoil.
If the clumps are small and few hand weeding may be practical taking care to remove the whole plant.
In most cases where Lesser Trefoil has been allowed to spread, chemical control will be necessary to control this weed. Choose a selective weed killers that lists Trefoil. One application is usually not enough, so repeat 6 weeks later if necessary for complete control of this weed.
there was an article published about people doing this. Wonder if there were good results?
We have an article about it, too. Apparently there have been good results, mostly with annual and broadleaf weeds. Read more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/using-sugar-to-kill-weeds.htm
Can I spray my garden boxes in the fall and plant in the spring? If so what and how do you recommend.
If your garden is full of weeds you can spray it with an herbicide in the fall and cover with mulch so more weeds don't grow. Or, you can cover the area with newspapers or cardboard to smother the weeds over the winter. Here is how: