Attacking my Jungle
Tuesday, 21. July 2009, 17:11:27
I have a jungle of weeds in my back yard that has been taking over the last few months. I haven't had the time to get out there and weed and I don't like using a lot of chemicals in my yard because of my pets. So this weekend, my husband and I decided to start attacking it with a vengeance. My husband (believe it or not) is much better at weeding than I am. He seems to be better able to get right down to the ground and pull the roots where I seem to do better with a hand trowel. So between the two of us we managed to get our front walkway looking much better. I plan to spread some mulch around the stepping stone tonight. Last night, we started on the area by our back patio. It already is much improved. The last garden spot in the back will take the longest as it is a rock garden which is very frustrating when trying to weed. But, never fear--the internet saves the day again. I looked up some natural weed killers on the internet and who knew vinegar could be useful for so many things. It can dress your salad AND kill your weeds. It says to be very careful where you spray it as it will kill everything, not just weeds. So I plan on using a paint brush and getting everything cut as close to the ground as possible and then painting vinegar on them. Plus it also said that sugar will kill stubborn weeds (it sends their little systems into hyperdrive and basically short circuits them - dead is dead, that's all I care.) I have several of these little volunteer weed trees that have roots anchored in China which are impossible to even get a shovel on in amongst all the rocks-so sugar it is. Once the killing spree is over I plan to invest in some landscape fabric and new edging. I will be victorious!! :-)
WIDGETIZE
kosmos fisher blue # 23. July 2009, 20:55
Deja # 24. July 2009, 17:26
Originally posted by kosmos fisher blue:
The website said you have to use 10% acetic acid vinegar which should be available at a garden center. It said to use a paint brush for more control and a little orange oil wouldn't hurt-use on a sunny day. It will also kill grass, so be very careful with it.