How can I get rid of weeds in my garden?

Nancy Kempf
by Nancy Kempf
  9 answers
  • I always use the old-fashioned method of pulling them out by the roots. You can also use a product called Preen.

  • Zola Zola on May 14, 2019

    you can put a 4" bed of mulch over your garden. This really helps.

    • Nancy Kempf Nancy Kempf on May 14, 2019

      I already have plastic and then rocks on top.I was looking for some home remedy to get rid of them.Thank you.

  • 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.

  • Nancy Kempf Nancy Kempf on May 14, 2019

    Thank you so much Debbie,I will try that on my day off from work.

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on May 14, 2019

    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?


  • Nancy Kempf Nancy Kempf on May 15, 2019

    Thank you so much.

  • Deb K Deb K on Feb 06, 2024

    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

  • Mogie Mogie on Feb 07, 2024

    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!