How can I make my own natural weed killer?
Here is some great data for anyone who wants to try to stay away from harmful and very, very toxic synthetic herbicides. I should mention this: Aerate the yard. There are machines that “poke holes into the ground”. Often, the machine looks like a rolling drum (which is filled with water to give it weight), that has spikes or tubes protruding around it. It is motor driven, because the weight is too much to push. I kid you not, it can make a dramatic difference in the health of your lawn. Healthy soil results in fewer weed problems. I have personally done this and have seen great results…and for the longterm. Allowing the soil to breathe promotes beneficial microbe action which helps to utilize the nutrients of the soil. This step alone can conquer a hard to control weed problem. Lawns really green up with this action. Get ahold of 10% vinegar (not the 5% that you often see in the grocery stores). You can also use 20%, but it costs more and the results may not be worth the difference.
