How To Get Rid Of Weeds – Homemade Non-toxic Weed Killers

Weeds invade every garden. They grow super fast and out of control. They steal nutrients from lawns and gardening plants. Managing them is challenging for most people. If you have the same challenge or just want to improve your weed management, you need to pay close attention to the weed killers that you use.

You can tackle these pesky garden invaders with such commercial weed killers as Roundup. However, many are concerned about the harsh chemicals from these types of weed and grass killers.

Glyphosate, the active chemical in Roundup, is controversial. It kills weeds as well as crops, unless the crops are genetically altered or GMO. Although Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found no convincing evidence, many are concerned that Roundup and GMO foods cause cancer in animals and human beings.

In addition, commercial weed killers are expensive. One gallon bottle of Roundup can easily cost more than twenty Dollars. I would not spend money on them if I have safer and cheaper alternatives.

Here comes the good news…

You can make homemade weed killers with safe and inexpensive household items. Some examples are vinegar, table salt, and dish washing liquid. Yes! You can use such ingredients to get rid of the weeds in your lawn or garden, if you know how to mix them correctly.

And here is a simple classic recipe: Mix 1 cup of table salt, 1 table spoon of liquid dish washing soap, and 1 gallon of white vinegar. Spray the mixture on weeds to kill them.

Homemade Non-Toxic Weed Killers

In this list, we have found an nice collection of homemade weed killer recipes and instructions. Be sure to check them out when you are trying to get rid of weeds in your garden.

Use the recipes with caution. Different weeds and different plants react differently to these solutions. The best bet is to take baby steps, test with a small area before you apply the method to a large area.

Which weed controlling method have you tried? How did it work for you? Please comment below.

Do you have a secret week killing method? Please share with the community by adding your recipe at the end of the post.