Many weed killers come with special nozzle attachments. The attachments allow the weed killer to hook to a garden hose for disbursement of the weed killer chemicals. Only certain brands and formulas of weed killer are made for garden hose spraying. Attaching a hose-sprayed weed killer to a garden hose is very easy thanks to the included nozzle and directions on the weed killer container. more »

Commercial weed killers, though very affective, can be very expensive to purchase. These weed killers also utilize harmful chemicals that many people would like to avoid. You can easily make a very inexpensive, yet effective weed killer at home that uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Learn how to kill weeds using this homemade weed killer. more »

Organic weed killers are made out of safe and natural ingredients. They are free of herbicides and chemicals. There are four main types of organic weed killers that are commonly used: acidic, fatty acids, germination inhibitors and salt. more »

Weed killer is a pesticide used to eliminate the growth of weeds in yards, gardens, flowerbeds and driveways. Some weed killers are specially formulated to harm only weeds, while leaving grass, flowers and garden plants to continue growing. more »

Weeds are a common house and garden problem with many solutions. While many companies offer chemical weed killers in the forms of sprays and powders, the cost tends to be greater than the results. Consider homemade weed killers for the next attack on the garden. more »

Minor physical symptoms can happen if your dog eats or steps in wet weed killer. Typically, weed killer is not harmful to dogs if used properly, unlike other garden chemicals that can be highly toxic if consumed. more »

There are two different types of weed killers, or herbicides, used in the lawn care industry. Systemic weed killers kill the plant from the inside out, are applied before the plant has a chance to start growing and are referred to as "pre-emergent" herbicides. Contact weed killers are applied after a weed has already started growing. Systemic weed killers can be purchased separately, but are sometimes mixed in with grass seed. Systemic herbicides are often formulated to eradicate a certain type of plant. Broadleaf plants, like dandelions and crabgrass, are usually considered weeds and are the most common type of systemic weed killer available. more »

Some people prefer organic weed killers because they are safer to use and the least expensive. The best aspect of organic weed killers is that you probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen or bathroom cabinet. Chemically based weed killers such as those made by Ortho and Scott's require extreme caution. You must wear eye gear, gloves and protective gear for your clothing. more »

Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby, but many people are concerned about the effects of using weed killer around the home. Although commercial weed killers are efficient, they can be dangerous for children and pets playing outdoors on lawns and in back yards. More and more people are "going green," and it is easy to create a completely natural weed killer out of common household ingredients. more »