Thistles have taken over my yard! Non harsh chemicle help?
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1/2 cup vinegar,1/4 cup salt and 5-6 TBS dishsoap spray on weeds
http://www.bigblogofgardening.com/thistle-organic-control-garden/
Cut the stalks and use pure vinegar do let it get on your plants
Do NOT let vinegar on your plants
Thanx so much for the weed recipie! Just hope it works on thistles, they multiply so fast! 😊
The Only Sure way is to dig them up Before they bloom out....the only other thing would be to pour Boiling Hot water at the base of each plant! I do suggest cutting off the bloom/seed head to save for feeding your finch population in the winter, tho!
At the very least, you should cut the "flower" off--it's full of seeds! Be sure you dispose of those in your trash. Good luck!