I make sure to wear gloves and do my best to pull the root. I also weed within a few days of a rain storm to grab the new growth before it becomes out of control.
Since I have a pile of pets and visiting children, I do it the old fashioned way. I dig them out by hand. Pulling does nothing, as if you leave any root, it will grow back. We had a bit of rain the other evening, so yesterday morning and today, I was out there digging heaps of weeds out. If I have a stubborn spot, I boil up a couple kettles of water and kill them that way. Or use plain old white vinegar. Then when dead, dig out. I also planted white clover a couple years ago and eventually will take over and choke out the weeds. Clover is drought tolerant, does not require constant mowing and is soft and fluffy underfoot. Dogs and I love to roll around on it in summer.
Hi Donna - 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 and pinned thousands of times! Hope this helps! Hugs, Holly
If you are talking about your lawn, I use Scott Weed n Feed twice a year that is applied using a lawn spreader. Then usually when the dandelions begin to bloom, I will use Weed b Gone in the hose attachment bottle. I also use a Grandpas Weeder for any big ones found that yarnks the root out and all.
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Here is a nice tutorial for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT-ioLzvlR0
I make sure to wear gloves and do my best to pull the root. I also weed within a few days of a rain storm to grab the new growth before it becomes out of control.
Most weeds do best if you pull them out by the root.
Hi! Here is an article on 10 ways to weed a yard. It looks like a little water and salt can do wonders on weeds!
https://blessmyweeds.com/10-homemade-and-safer-weed-killers-that-actually-work/6/
Try this on the weeds you don't want anymore: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/natural-weed-killer-20665086
Natural Weed Killer
Digging, hand pulling and spraying bad weedy areas is what we do.
https://countrylivinginacariboovalley.com/homemade-poison-ivy-and-weed-killer-that-really-works/
This article is really useful
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/the-truth-about-natural-weed-killer-exposed-33053043
The Truth About Natural Weed Killer Exposed
Since I have a pile of pets and visiting children, I do it the old fashioned way. I dig them out by hand. Pulling does nothing, as if you leave any root, it will grow back. We had a bit of rain the other evening, so yesterday morning and today, I was out there digging heaps of weeds out. If I have a stubborn spot, I boil up a couple kettles of water and kill them that way. Or use plain old white vinegar. Then when dead, dig out. I also planted white clover a couple years ago and eventually will take over and choke out the weeds. Clover is drought tolerant, does not require constant mowing and is soft and fluffy underfoot. Dogs and I love to roll around on it in summer.
Hi Donna - 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 and pinned thousands of times! 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
If you are talking about your lawn, I use Scott Weed n Feed twice a year that is applied using a lawn spreader. Then usually when the dandelions begin to bloom, I will use Weed b Gone in the hose attachment bottle. I also use a Grandpas Weeder for any big ones found that yarnks the root out and all.