Anyone who does gardening has problems with boring weeds. Removing them can be done in a number of ways. By the use of chemicals, by stripping or by using some natural compounds.
Using chemicals is very effective in removing weeds, but it is not the safest way for your pets or children.
Removing weeds by stripping and cutting is a very efficient and safe way, but this method will take a lot of time and effort.
So today we are going to show you the easiest, most effective and safest way to remove boring weeds from your garden.
In the following we will show you a guide made up of 8 ways you can easily handle weeds.
Soap Mixture
Make your own DIY weed killer by mixing equal parts salt, dish soap, and vinegar. Be careful because this will kill any plant it touches. So keep it away from your award-winning rose bushes.
Organic Cornmeal
Sprinkling your garden with cornmeal will prevent weed seeds from germinating. However, it will also prevent all seeds from growing into plants so you will want to wait to use this trick until all your plants are established and you’ve finished planting your seeds.
Mulch
One easy way to keep the weeds away is to apply a thick layer of mulch. This will prevent the weeds from getting the needed sunlight and they won’t be able to push through. Apply 2-3 inches of mulch and that should be enough to suppress weeds from coming through.
Salt Water Solution
Bring 1 cup of salt and 2 cups of water to a boil. You’ll want to pour this mixture directly onto your weeds to kill them. You can also sprinkle some salt directly on unwanted grass and weeds that pop up.
Make your own spray that’s one part water and one part vinegar. Put it into a spray bottle and you have your own weed killer. Just spray on the weeds and they should be gone within a few days.
Vodka
Another natural weed killer spray uses 1-ounce vodka, some liquid soap, and 2 cups of water. Only make enough of this solution for you to use in one shot.
It’s best to apply this mixture on a sunny day and using it on weeds that grow in direct sunlight. The alcohol will break down the waxy coating on its leaves and will help the sun to dry it out. It won’t work in the shade.
WD-40
This magic product can do a lot more than stop squeaks and lube things up. Spray it on your weeds and they should be gone soon.
Baking Soda for Crevices
Sprinkle baking soda into the spaces between your pavers and other parts of your patio to prevent weeds, like dandelions, from growing. They won’t like sodium.
Newspaper
Wet your soil, then place a layer of newspaper down over your weeds. Wet it once more and cover it with some mulch. This keeps out the sunlight so your weeds can’t grow and also provides a warm shelter for earthworms. Bonus points because you’re also recycling.