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How to Make a Non-Toxic Weed killer that is safe around pets
Worried about toxic weed killers? Try safe, natural alternatives.
A Need for Weed Killer
Have an annoying weed problem but are worried about the toxic effects of store bought chemical products, I suggest using natural weed killers that are safe for both pets and people. Here are some options:
- Vinegar and Salt Solution
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon of white vinegar
- 1 cup of table salt
- 1 tablespoon of dish soap
Instructions:
- Mix the white vinegar, table salt, and dish soap in a large bowl.
- Stir the mixture until the salt is dissolved.
- Pour the solution into a spray bottle.
- Spray the solution onto the weeds, making sure to cover the leaves and stems.
- Wait for a few hours for the solution to work.
- Pull out the dead weeds by hand or with a garden tool.
- Boiling Water
Ingredients:
- A pot of boiling water
Instructions:
- Boil a pot of water on the stove.
- Carefully pour the boiling water onto the weeds, making sure to cover the entire plant.
- Wait for a few days for the weeds to die off.
- Pull out the dead weeds by hand or with a garden tool.
- Corn Gluten Meal
Ingredients:
- Corn gluten meal
Instructions:
- Sprinkle corn gluten meal around the base of the weeds.
- The corn gluten meal will prevent new weed seeds from germinating.
- Wait for a few weeks for the weeds to die off.
- Pull out the dead weeds by hand or with a garden tool.
Note: These natural weed killers may take longer to work than chemical weed killers, but they are safer for both pets and people. Always wear gloves when handling any weed killer and keep pets and children away from the area until the solution has dried or the boiling water has cooled down.
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