How to get rid of weeds?
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Mike...Home made would be 2 cups vinegar, 1/4 cup salt, little Dawn, spray bottle and shake well.
I had weeds growing in the seams of my driveway and patio .......poured white vinegar and no more weeds. Vinegar also kills ants so I experimented on a large ant mound in the middle of my grass backyard. Yep, it wiped out the ant hill in nothing flat but also killed the surrounding grass! Just thought I would share this with you. If your weeds are in your grass I suggest using Tinyshoes suggestion and see how that works. Good Luck to you!!!
this this method: https://www.craftylittlegnome.com/permanently-kill-grass-weeds/
Selective herbicides ( wont harm grass) can be purchased at most retail venues —if you do not wish to use commercial chemicals there are alternatives.
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
Hi Mike - The struggle is real, isn't it?!? This is the most effective all-natural weed killer DIY that we use. It's even been featured on Hometalk! Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly
https://pinkfortitude.com/weed-killer/
PS - We have a FREE eBook with recipes for all of my homemade and all-natural cleaners. You can download it here --> https://pinkfortitude.com/thank#GreenClean
Here's a tutorial that might help https://chascrazycreations.com/home-made-weed-killers/
Hi Mike, , hope this helps you, 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.