How to Kill Weeds
Even just a few weeds can ruin the look of any well-planned garden or flower bed. Learn how to kill weeds fast with a few ingredients you likely already have at home. This remedy is also non-toxic, which makes this an ideal form of weed control. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Prepare the Area
Clear the area where you are experiencing weeds. Try to remove any mulch or decorative rocks away from the weeds. While this isn't absolutely necessary, the more solution you can get to the weed's roots, the better.
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Mix the Weed Killer
In a large bucket, mix the vinegar and salt. Most of the salt should dissolve. To this non-toxic weed killer, add just a few squirts of dish soap and stir briskly. Carefully pour the weed killer into a sprayer. These sprayers are sold at any home improvement store.
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Spray the Weeds
Spray the weeds as close to their roots as you can. If you have healthy plants nearby, take care not to get any of the weed killer close to them. The weed killer should take effect over the next 24 hours.
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Prevent New Weeds from Growing
If you've raked aside existing mulch or lava rock in order to administer the weed killer, consider taking the time to install a weed barrier. A weed barrier will help to prevent future weeds from growing. Top the barrier with a layer of fresh mulch or rock.
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Tips & Warnings
Spray the weed killer on a day in which there won't be rain
This recipe can easily be halved if you require less weed killer
