How to make weed killer?
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Use plain white vinegar, that will kill everything it touches, it does not know the difference between what you want to keep and weeds.
Here's another 1:
Hi Wanda, here is a pet friendly one, hope it helps you,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhapM4_6Dko
and one more pet safe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7wM8I6MxHk
I use 1 gallon white vinegar, 1/2-1 cup table salt, and about a teaspoon of Dawn dishwashing soap. Mix well and place in a spray bottle or garden sprayer and spray the weeds. The Dawn helps keep the mixture on the plant as the mixture works to killl the weeds.
Here's my recipe:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/all-natural-weed-killer-43299149
All-Natural Weed Killer
Wanda
Here is another recipe for your weed killer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHcj1dChT0M
Mix Epsom salt, with white vinegar in a spray bottle. Or just pour the epsom salt on the weeds and spray with vinegar.
Here is a simple mixture for a homemade weed killer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0mUOr411rs
Betsy's recipe is the same one I use! It works amazing at killing weeds...and ants will relocate if you pour it on their mounds as well! Just be careful because it does kill ALL PLANTS it comes in contact with! Good luck!
Hi Wanda - 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
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.
Selective herbicides ( won't harm grass) can be purchased at most retail venues —if you do not wish to use commercial chemicals preparations -there are diy homemade alternatives that may be considered.
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?
Best wishes in your gardening and landscaping adventures!
DIY Weed Killer
Natural Weed Killer
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.
Here's a recipe that is all natural
https://countrylivinginacariboovalley.com/homemade-poison-ivy-and-weed-killer-that-really-works/