Any nontoxic weed killers that work well??

trying not to put too much poison in yard and cutting back on fertilizers and bug /pest kill


have been told not too effective


want to kill vines in azaleas

Any nontoxic weed killers that work well??
I would use a combination of landscape fabric and mulch to smother the weeds. Or try to control weeds early in the season by cultivation or pulling.





There is really no such thing as a weedkiller. Herbicides are PLANT killers and work on broad classes of plants.





If you know the name of the weed perhaps you can outsmart it.





I suggest that you contact your local county extension service office. You might also try the website below.





I applaud your decision to be more environmentally conscious in your gardening habits. The below link addresses your specific problem, and I am sure you will find other helpful tips at this organization to reduce toxins in and around your home.
Reply:Yes....be careful though, this isn%26#039;t a general lawn spray as it will kill anything. Use as a spot spray only.





Mix one gallon of white vinegar, one pound of salt, and 3 to 4 drops of Joy dishwashing liquid.





Be careful, this will kill any vegetation it touches.
Reply:Vinegar poured on full strenghth on individual weeds works well for a lot of weeds, but for some such as knapweed the only answer is to dig them out or smother a patch with black plastic. Or hire a goat, the eat it so close to ground the will finally kill it.
Reply:luv these evironmental questions. boil up a pot of very hot water and pour some of it in the ground over the weed. i use hot water to kill grass in the cracks of my patio and driveway. the idea is to heat the soil and kill the roots. another way is those small portable steamers.
Reply:I totally am chemical free when gardening. I read a lot of old time remedy books and such and many times I see vinegar listed. So, I tried it and it works. Pour it on the inner section of a weed and add some salt. It will boil and kill the root.


This also works on killing sugar ants and pests! Hope this helps!
Reply:Here is a site to help a little bit.


It might not answer all your questions, but it gives a lot of non toxic help for your lawn.
Reply:hands work-keep the peace old hippie here
Reply:hands...
Reply:Use your hands and pull them...lol
Reply:Try using vinegar as an answer to weeds, or boiling hot water. Another good one would be a clothing steamer, the hotter the steam the faster the chlorophyll will disapear. about 24-48 hours.





Good luck, and Happy gardening.
Reply:nontoxic weed?take it easy----%26gt;a big fire ----%26gt; a barbecue ;).



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