How do I get rid of weeds?
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This article on Natural Weedkillers is really helpful
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/the-truth-about-natural-weed-killer-exposed-33053043
The Truth About Natural Weed Killer Exposed
Well I use: boiling water; Epsom salt followed by boiling water, white vinegar in a pump sprayer. Method depends on location of weed. Children, many pets and growing an organic garden, so I do not use any chemicals.
2 cups white vinegar
¼ cup salt
Squirt of dawn
Mix in a spray bottle. If you have a larger area, you can mix in a garden sprayer with larger quantities. Use when it will not be raining for a few hours so that it isn’t washed away.
I use water to wet the ground and hand pull mine when they are young easy to pull- I do not let them bloom get seeds heads so they do not reproduce.Just use straight vinegar & do not need to add epsom salt(which actually helps plants grow)depending on where the weeds are (cement or gravel areas) you can mix 1gallon vinegar & 1 cup table salt til salt is dissolved pour on plants til it soaks into root area center of plants do this in full hot direct sun and no rain 3 days. Do not use the salt added in vinegar if you are trying to kill weeds around bricks(causes spalling/bricks get ruined) do not need to add dish soap people say helps stick on leaves it's the roots that need killed many weeds will regrow even after leaves have been killed so save the dish soap for the dishes,adding salt kills everything including soil so if you are trying to kill weeds in yard/lawn,garden beds,veggie patches do not add the salt you won't be able to grow anything after weeds are gone.it kills all beneficial microbes which make up healthy soil which is needed for healthy plants.
Selective herbicides ( wont harm grass) can be purchased at most retail venues —if you do not wish to use commercial chemicals preparations -there are diy homemade alternatives.
Recipes using natural household products can be a way 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?
Cultural control in ornamental beds
Prevent going to seed; hand pulls easily. Do not compost plants with seed heads.
In Lawns
DIY Weed Killer
Natural Weed Killer
Hi Sherryl - 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 post that might help - https://chascrazycreations.com/home-made-weed-killers/