What's a good alternative to chemical weed killers in a flower bed?
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You cannot use chemicals in an established garden bed. You will have to smother the weeds out with newspapers and heavy black plastic if they cannot be pulled.
Is your mulch deep enough to block the weed seedlings from coming up? The mulch layer should be 3-4 inches deep.
Please don't use chemical weedkiller - it will also kill the 'good' creatures in your garden like our already endangered bees. BTW they love the weeds and wildflowers.
Other than pulling them there is really no easy solution. I have the same. Last year I put 3-4 inches of mulch down. This makes them much easier to pull out. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Make your own weed killer! I use a 2 to 1 mixture of vinegar & water with a couple of drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid. Use a spray bottle and drench the leaves of the weed on a sunny day, Not harmful to kids or pets and won't stay in the ground either.
There are several here on HM:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=weed%20killer
I just soak the area and pull the next day...I need the exercise! LOL
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1 gallon white vinegar and 1 cup salt and 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap Combine ingredients in
spray bottle and treat weeds at the hottest time of day for best results.