Is there a fool proof way to kill dollar weed? Weed and feed doesn’t

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Janet Pizaro · Answer

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/eliminate-dollar-weed.htm

Lina Splichal · Answer

If you have a few plants you can simply pull them up and remove all parts of the weed from your yard. Since dollar weed spreads both through seeds and rhizomes, you might want to dig out the root with a dandelion tool. Dollar weed loves moisture, so if you can keep your yard on the dry side it will help prevent a return. If you have a large highly infested area you can pout boiling water over the area and remove the debris once the plants dry up. If you have lawn or plants that you want to keep you will need to prevent the boiling water from getting on those plants. Other non-chemical solutions are vinegar, baking soda and sugar, though they are not universally successful. Some work for some people and not others. Vinegar, like boiling water, should be applied only to the plant. Baking soda or sugar should be sprinkled on the plant, watered well and left overnight; they should kill the wed but not harm other plants. In all cases, remove the debris to prevent any possibility of regrowth. Good luck.

Alice · Answer

The next time you want to murder your weeds, why douse them with something that will remain in the soil for who knows how long? Try vinegar instead. It’s cheap. It’s also easy to use.