Non-Toxic Weed Killer?
Weeds, the never ending battle between time and a good looking yard. Garden or not, they pop up 
everywhere, especially when we are really busy or company is coming over. Not everyone has the time to spend pulling weeds, and we all want quick solutions so we can get back to enjoying our families and free time.
The concerning number of harmful chemicals that offer quick solutions ‘weed killers’ are not worth the harm they place on ourselves, our families, and the environment. Those on the market these days contain glyphosate, which is toxic and linked to cancer, birth defects, reduced fertility, miscarriages and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Polythoxylated tallowmine, the substitute, tests to be even more toxic.
So what’s the solution to having a nice yard and staying free from harm?
- Weeds can be pulled easily after a rainstorm when the ground is still wet.
- Cover them! Some cardboard or newspaper blocking adequate sunlight will eliminate them in a few
days!
- Pour boiling water or vinegar on them. Vinegar will change the PH in the soil, so be cautious in garden beds.
- Weed killer recipe: 1 gallon of vinegar, 1 cup of salt, 1TBSP dish soap (be careful! This will also kill your grass so spray accordingly!) You will still need to pull the weeds, as the roots are still alive.
- Learn to be okay with them-after all, the dandelion is not a bad plant!
Learning why the weeds showed up in the first place is another way for prevention. Dandelions thrive at a pH level of about 7.5, so this is a sign to lower the pH. Clover and medic signal that your lawn may be nitrogen poor, and needs compost or a nitrogen. You can get an inexpensive soil testing kit that can tell you what your soil needs. In addition, Corn Gluten is a great natural way to control weeds in your lawn. Just look for a certified organic and non-GMO.
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