This is how you can get rid of weeds without using aggressive chemicals
Now as the weather is good again, we wish our gardens look good too, which implies that we have to start getting rid of some weeds. But often we are not really convinced to spray all kinds of chemicals on our lush green garden, so these tips are great for us! The truth is, there are several natural products that can come handy to you to get rid of the unwanted plants in your garden, and the good thing is that you already have them in your kitchen cabinet. It is time to say bye to these weeds!
Preparation
Plants have a natural layer on them which protects them from negative outside influences. In order to break through this protective layer you can prepare the weeds by mixing water and soap. Mix two cups of water together and add a few drops of dish soap in a spray bottle and spray this solution on the weeds. If you do this before you try any of the other techniques mentioned below, it will be much more effective. Check these 5 easy and natural tricks which help you in getting rid of the weeds in your garden!
Dry Out
First method is to easily let the weeds dry out. For this you need a spray bottle and mix together two cups of water and one tablespoon of pure alcohol (96%). Spray this on the weeds. This will result in causing the plants to dry out through and through and makes them easy to remove.
Burn Them
Now, this doesn’t mean that you would take out the flamethrower right away, instead use the kettle. Pour boiling water over the weeds as they will burn and the roots will die. But ensure that you use this method in a spot without any other plants, like the patio or the driveway, because there is a possibility that hot water might spread and kill other plants as well. That would be a pity!
Use Acid
Weeds absolutely loathe acid. This is the reason why so many chemical weed-killing products contain acid. You do not require all of the chemical, though, you just need to mix together two tablespoons of lemon juice and one cup of white vinegar to get the same effect. Spray this mixture onto the unwanted plants to kill them. This method won’t have an adverse effect on soil, so it won’t risk killing other plants and flowers.
Baking Soda
There it is an all round champ: baking soda. Take about a tablespoon of baking soda and sprinkle it on the plant you want to remove, especially on the root at the bottom. This will prevent the other weeds from growing there in the future. That implies this trick is specifically helpful in places where no plants should grow in the first place, like driveway.
Vinegar
Following things are all you need:
3.5 liters of cleaning vinegar ½ cup of salt Generous squirt of washing up liquid Spray Bottle
This is how it is done:
Take 3.5 litres of cleaning vinegar and mix it with ½ cup of salt and the spurt of washing up liquid together (tip: buy a jerry can with cleaning vinegar and put salt and the washing up liquid to this). Put some part of the mixture in an empty spray can and spray it over the weeds. Repeat the process several times until you get rid of all the weeds. It is so simple! Do you have any hacks or tips for a summer-ready garden?