Beware of Poison Ivy and Poison OakI learned something new. My daughter and I took a stroll on a farm path down by the woods. As we were walking, I noticed a tree that had a limb, about head high, that was filled with pretty leaves with small white clusters of flowers.
Slowing Down Morning Glory InfestationThis is for morning glory (MG) vines that you can actually tell where they are coming from (ours come up from where the soil meets the foundation). I read about using white vinegar/Dawn dishwashing detergent to kill weeds, and decided to give it a try with this year's scourge of MG.
Using Selective Weed KillersI just read a lengthy ThriftyFun article on homemade weed killers. Each submitted recipe was thought to be best. Well, I'm sorry to say, none are best. The best weed killer is NO weed killer.
Chemical Free Instant Weed KillerInstead of using harsh chemicals that can be lethal to children and animals and quite expensive, grab a nice big pot and fill it with water. Bring water to a rapid boil and pour on weeds. This literally fries the roots and the active growing weeds nearly instantly.
How to Kill Old Growth IvyHere is a tip on the eradication of English ivy. The main vines were 4 to 5 inches through and went to the top of 100 foot trees. I took a portable drill and drilled a couple holes in the vine, about 3/8 of an inch in diameter and about 2 to 3 inches deep, at a downward angle.
Use Kraft Paper to Prevent Weeds in Flower BedI've tried the newspaper, mulch, digging by hand; all in vain. After building our house, I had a roll of leftover brown paper like they use to protect your floors while building. I used this on one of my flower beds as an experiment.
Using a Linoleum Knife for Weed RemovalA linoleum knife makes a great weeding tool. The sharp hooked end will cut through almost any weed, just below the soil.
Morning Glory Is InvasiveAs you can see, morning glories can be extremely invasive. There is a mobile home under the second mound of greenery. We made the mistake of planting the "seedless" morning glory from some branches I got from a neighbor.
Feed Clover to Your ChickensI had a pretty big clump of clover in my garden and yes, it was intrusive.
Beware the Spread of English IvyPlease be careful with English ivy. I planted some several years ago and it has really caused me a lot of problems. One problem is that it climbed up the side of my house. I planted it to cover my foundation on one side of my house and it has pulled some of the siding loose.
Salt For Getting Rid of WeedsMy son in law is a landscaper. He uses regular boxed salt to get rid of weeds and it really does work. How nice to find something so cheap and eco friendly to take care of weed problems.
Hot and Spicy Weed KillerI have used the same method for many years now. Who would know that a huge mistake could turn out to be something useful years later? Maybe many ideas come to use that way, this one for sure did.
All Natural Weed KillerHere is an easy all natural weed and grass killer that works fast and doesn't harm the environment.
Spray Hot Vinegar On WeedsSpray hot vinegar on the weeds. No chemicals, and very organic. To help prevent germination of weeds, scatter corn meal around before a rain.
Use Weed Cloth Under RocksI have lots of rocks around all my flower beds in my yard. Some are really large, and weeds always found a space to come up in between them. It was difficult to move them each time this happened.
Don't Try to Burn Poison OakI know what NOT to do. Don't try to burn it. I had a friend try this and she got very sick from inhaling the fumes. I suggest wearing disposable gloves so the oil isn't transferred to anything else.
Killing Vines Without Damaging SoilI heard this solution on the French radio. It was given by the chief gardener of the Versailles palace in France. It works to get rid of vines like bindweed using strong systemic herbicide but without damaging the soil or other plants.
Round Up For Poison IvyTry Round-up, it's the best for killing poison ivy.
Dig or Poison Ground IvyThere are two solutions that I've found: either dig it up by hand or poison everything in the area infested, and then plant new grass. I forget what the weed killer I used was, but it kills everything, and then loses toxicity after 2 or 3 weeks.
Cutting Back Ground IvyI know there are different kinds of ground ivy, but here is how I cope with it. It seems to come up every year in the same places and nothing I do can get rid of it completely.
Using Round-UpIf there is a plant you really want to get rid of, I always recommend Round-Up. It is not organic but gets the job done and it kills all the roots. Spray it directly on the plant(s) you are wanting to get rid of, it will kill what it lands on so don't use on a windy day.
Weed Control for GardenAfter I plant the seeds in my vegetable garden, I lay down 2 layers of newspaper then cover with old hay/straw or free mulch that I get from limbs/trees that have been shredded. I leave space for the seeds to sprout.
Natural Weed KillerTo get rid of dandelions, spray straight vinegar into the center of each plant and in about two weeks they will all be dead and gone. Any that haven't disappeared will be dead and can be dug/pulled out.
Salt as Patio Weed KillerInstead of buying expensive products (for example, Weed Begone) to get rid of weeds and grass coming up in between patio blocks, carefully spread salt between the bricks and blocks. Sprinkle with water or wait for the rain to wet it down.
Homemade Weed KillerTo kill dandelions, pour vodka into spray bottle and spray on dandelions on a sunny day. Add a little dish liquid for more stubborn weeds.
Use Boiling Water to Kill WeedsA great, thrifty, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly way to rid spaces of weeds is to simply pour boiling water on them. I use my electric tea kettle and bring some water to a boil. Then I go out and pour the boiling water on any weeds I want to get rid of.
Use Vinegar to Kill WeedsWe've used vinegar for killing weeds around the garden, for several years now. It's a great way to get rid of weeds in cracks in cement or in a paved driveway. Just a word of warning, if you don't want it to die, then don't go near it with the vinegar
Recycle Plastic Bags as Weed BlockI worked in the yard this week, and realized a great way to use the bags that mulch or soil come in, is to cut them up and use them as weed blocking plastic.
Homemade Weed Killer RecipePut straight vinegar into a cheap garden sprayer ($12) & spray this onto your weeds. You can also pour the vinegar right on to the soil to kill the roots and stop everything from growing there in the future.
Link: Check Database for Noxious Weeds Before PlantingIt is up to one and all to prevent noxious weeds from becoming a problem in our areas. I now check the database for noxious weeds in my state so that I may not be guilty of planting them
Use Newspaper for Weed ControlUse newspaper as an inexpensive alternative to weed-blocker fabric. Place your plants in the growing location, then lay sheets of newspaper around them and cover with a thin layer of topsoil or mulch to hold the newspaper down and hide it from view.
Newspaper Your Weeds AwayTo eliminate weeding from garden vegetable rows, I began recycling old news papers. I place the newspapers in the between the vegetable rows.
Hot Water Weed TreatmentOne can just pour hot water on plants to get rid of weeds. But, I wish people would really look at all the plants growing in their yards and ask why.
Kill Weeds Between Paving StonesLiving in the lower Keys of South FL, I've dealt with some very destructive weather. As of now ,I have been pounding sand in between my rebuilt brick pathway.
Use Vinegar to Kill Weeds in Sidewalk CracksThis is sort of a garden tip. When doing your yard, mowing, weeding, etc. you find you have grass/weeds growing in the sidewalk. It is such a pain to crawl along or bend over pulling them up with TOXIC chemicals. Fill a sprayer with vinegar and go at it.
Weed Killer RecipeHere is a natural weed killer recipe.
Kill Weeds With Black PlasticTo rid your flower bed of all the weeds and wild onions that come up in the spring, simply put black plastic over the ground for about 2 days and then remove it and rake up the dead weeds. It is now ready for planting your flowers.
Getting Rid of Canadian ThistleTo get rid of Canadian thistle, cut them at ground level and pour salt on them. They do come back.
Add Food Coloring When Spraying For WeedsA helpful tip for when spraying large areas - put a drop of food colouring in the spray pump and you always know where you have been! Saves time and money as you are not wasting the product or going over an area twice.
Living With Dandelions PoemThough we dug them out and sprayed 'em
And we mowed 'em into shreds
A poem . . .
Keeping Grass From Growing in a Flower...I have already put down paper under my flower bed then planted some bulbs which are now flowering, however, grass is still managing to come through. Any advice on how to get rid of the grass without damaging my flowers would be greatly appreciated.
Grass and Weeds Growing Between BricksI have brick around a pool. I have children that play around my pool. Grass and weeds are growing from the cracks. How do I kill the weeds?
Killing Weeds in GravelI am trying to kill weeds in a large area of gravel. There is 6 fruit trees I don't want to effect plus a lawn in the middle that i don't want to kill. So what can I make that is strong enough to kill all the weeds but won't harm other things growing around?
Green Solutions for OxalisHow do I get rid of Oxalis - the green way?
Getting Rid of Canada ThistleCan anyone give me an idea on how to get rid of Canada Thistle? It has invaded every bed of my garden, and this year, I can't plant a veggie garden, I will have to cover the whole garden with black plastic to kill everything in there.
Weed Killer That is Safe for HorsesI need to kill many types of weeds growing in my horse pasture. I want to find something that is effective and safe for the horses.
Removing Weeds from Crowded BedsHere's a tip to remove stray weeds, invasive vines or stalks of crabgrass from crowded beds or shrubs, such as junipers, where it's not feasible to spray. Put on rubber or latex gloves, slip cotton gardening gloves over the rubber or latex gloves.
Getting Rid of OxalisOur backyard is covered by oxalis, how can I get rid of them? Any homemade weed killer that would work?
Carpet Pathways in the GardenUse old pieces of carpet in the pathways of your garden. Cover it with mulch, it makes the best weed block ever and lasts a long time. Not to mention, it's free!
Newspaper for Less WeedsA great and easy way to get rid of weeds in your garden. After you have prepared your soil and have planted your lovely plants, take all your newspapers and lay them on top of the soil.
Removing Weeds From LawnI live in the Maryland area and my grass is full of weeds. Currently we have not received a steady flow of rain for months. I would like to get rid of the weeds and put down more grass seeds.
Removing WeedsTips for removing weeds. Post your ideas.
Killing Weeds In a Rock GardenKeep the weeds down for over a year in a rock garden by using white vinegar. It may even last longer than a year. I no longer have weeds in my white rock. It kills everything, so keep it away from the lawn and flowers.
Sidewalk GrassTo keep grass from growing between bricks, or cement sidewalk cracks, sprinkle the spaces with salt.
After Tilling - Let the Weeds Come UpIf you have just tilled or cleared some land for planting, let it sit for two weeks so you can pull out the weed seedlings that have come up before planting. That will help you distinguish your new seedlings from the weeds.
Killing Weeds on Driveways or WalkwaysVinegar can kill weeds and grass when poured full strength in cement driveways or brick walkways.
By imaqt1962
Black Plastic Weed DeterrentIn an effort to try to keep the weeds in the vegetable garden down, we mulched our vegetable garden with a sheet of inexpensive black plastic bought from the hardware store.
Peanut Shells for Weed ControlI feed all of our wildlife here in the yard. I have a feeder for peanuts for the squirrels, they make a mess with the peanut shells, so I got the bright idea of using them for weed control. I put them around the flowers, and have started using them around my vegetable plants.
Weed Control for the GardenPlace pieces of newspaper between your rows or plants. Each time you mow your lawn, dump your grass clippings over the paper. You won't have anymore weed problems, and it helps out your soil when you till it under for the next year.
