How in the heck do you keep weeds at bay?

K_d3357547
by K_d3357547
Trying and trying to stay on top of my weeding. I've done round up and this year I started with Preen but i can't keep up Please HELP!!!icon

PS... Please don't suggest to use the black paper been there done that too
  5 answers
  • Bwarner50 Bwarner50 on Apr 26, 2017

    What types of weeds are growing. The ph of your soil may be causing some of the problem - certain weeds flourish in different types of soil. Have a soil ph test done. If you are pulling invasive grasses (Bermuda, crab, etc.) get some "Grass Getter" - organic herbicide by Monterey. You blend it with water and spray right over other flowers/vegetables. It's fantastic! Also, cut a good edging around the beds and put black plastic under any edging such as stones, concrete edging, etc.

  • Carol Carol on Apr 26, 2017

    Cheap, organic and effective weed killer:

    1gal apple cider vinegar

    2 c epsom salta

    1/4 c Dawn


    dissolve salt in some of the vinegar warmed up, pour into sprayer.


  • Marge Lock Marge Lock on Apr 26, 2017

    Last week, in my frustration at the weeds growing the cracks everywhere, I poured straight white vinegar and they were dead in 2 days...now I am hoping this will kill some roots of future weeds.


    • Ila Brown Ila Brown on Apr 27, 2017

      I tried this and the weeds were dying the next day! So inexpensive!

  • Meli Meli on Apr 26, 2017

    Round-up is brilliant! It kills the bees and soon we won't have to worry about weeding anymore!

  • Cindy Cindy on Apr 26, 2017

    If you pull off the weed seeds then use the natural formula mentioned above....or just hot water. Sounds like your weeds are reseeding killing the weed doesn't kill the seeds.