No matter how careful you plan, it is inevitable that some nasty weeds will appear in your garden. When you find them, please don’t reach out for the herbicide immediately. There are natural ways to kill weeds in an environmentally friendly way to solve the problem.
Vinegar
Acetic acid is the active ingredient that makes vinegar a weed killer. White vinegar contains about 5% acetic acid, Use a spray bottle, pump sprayer or brush to apply the vinegar. Like other natural herbicides, vinegar cannot distinguish weeds from other plants. To avoid polluting nearby plants, please do this in the early morning when there is little breeze. The killing properties of vinegar are activated by the sun, so try it on a cloudless day. This will also ensure that the rain will not be washed away before the magic works.
Boiling Water
Scald those nasty weeds with boiling water. Just pick up the kettle from the stove and take it to the garden. Pour the water carefully on the canopy of every unwanted plant. Tough perennial weeds with perennial roots may need to be applied two or three times, but will eventually stop returning. Of course, use thermal pads and be careful not to wear long pants and open-toed shoes.
Newspaper
Cover the weeds with old newspaper to prevent new weeds from growing. Thick newspapers will prevent the weed seeds from direct sunlight, so they will not germinate. Wet the soil first, then put down the newspaper, and moisten it thoroughly before covering the mulch. This is a good way to recycle, in addition, you can also encourage worms to come and stay.
Weed Touch
The weed torch works by heating the water in the plant cells. When the water turns into steam, the cells explode and the plants will die. You don’t need to weed, just wither them. This requires some practice, but it is very effective. Never use it on ivy or other poisonous plants, because it can release poisonous oil into the air and eventually into your eyes or lungs.
What Not to Use: Salt
It is true that salt kills plants including weeds, but it also poisons the soil for many years and enters groundwater sources with rain or water. It is a bad idea to use it anywhere in the yard, so avoid homemade herbicide recipes that require salt or Epsom salt, vinegar, and dish soap. Both salt and soap are toxic to the environment and should be avoided.
