How can I get rid of weeds in my garden?
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I always use the old-fashioned method of pulling them out by the roots. You can also use a product called Preen.
you can put a 4" bed of mulch over your garden. This really helps.
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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This is not an exact science – approximate measures are totally fine 1 gallon white vinegar and cup Epsom salts and ¼ cup liquid dish soap Combine ingredients in spray bottle and treat weeds at the hottest time of day for best results.
Thank you so much Debbie,I will try that on my day off from work.![](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/emojione/assets/3.1/png/32/1f41d.png)
Hello. There are many natural household type of ways to eliminate your weeds, these very helpful links from Hometalk are a great a great synopsis.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/diy-weed-killer-38537988?
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/s-9-natural-weed-killers-that-will-save-your-summer-garden-17001086?
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/natural-weed-killer-20665086?
DIY Weed Killer
Natural Weed Killer
Thank you so much.
Here's a tutorial that might help https://chascrazycreations.com/home-made-weed-killers/
Hi Nancy, you can wet and pull larger weeds, and hope this helps, mix 1 cup of salt. 1 tablespoon of dish soap. 1 gallon of vinegar, pour into a spray bottle and spray weeds. Be careful not to spray plants that you love. Once you get rid of the weeds put down newspaper or cardboard to block weeds from regrowing
It is so simple but it can work a treat. Boil some tap water in a kettle and once ready pour it directly on the crown of your weeds. Larger weeds may take three or four applications in order to stop coming back but this is a low cost and hassle free solution worth giving a try. Just be sure to wear adequate protection clothing so that the scolding hot water doesn’t splash back onto your feet, legs and/or hands. Some people have actually seen this method work better than the vinegar method, give it a shot!