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  1. Jun 26, 2021 · Some councils are trialling vinegar (acetic acid) as a long-term solution to removing weeds in towns and cities. It doesn't work well on its own, so needs to be mixed with baking soda, salt or lemon juice.

    • BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
  2. Jun 9, 2021 · Lemon juice: Spray pure lemon juice onto the leaves of a weed. This solution is expensive but all-natural and safe to use in garden beds. Salt: Make a solution of 2 parts table salt (sodium chloride) to 1 part water. Spray this solution onto areas where no plant growth is desired. Large Weeds Require Pulling.

  3. Apr 5, 2024 · This 3-Ingredient Homemade Weed Killer Uses Vinegar to Safely Remove Unwanted Plants. A few easy-to-find ingredients are all you need to create a powerful formula that squashes weeds. Every gardener knows that weeds are par for the course when it comes to caring for your yard.

  4. White vinegar can kill plants and trees if it’s used improperly, but it can also be an effective herbicide when used correctly. It’s important to dilute vinegar and apply it only to the plants you want to kill, beng careful not to damage desirable plants or trees.

    • Be realistic about tackling weeds with vinegar. First of all, Rodriguez recommends setting realistic expectations with this method - 'it works best on small or new weeds.
    • Choose a stronger vinegar. This point can't be stressed enough: household vinegar may not be strong enough to kill weeds as it has a concentration of only about five percent.
    • Water it down. Next, it's important to dilute the vinegar in water: 'The acetic acid must be watered down since it is toxic to the soil microbiome, and small mammals.
    • Add dishsoap and salt. Vinegar is naturally very liquid so you'll need to add something to help your homemade weedkiller adhere to your plants. So, 'add in 1 cup salt and about an ounce of dish soap (helps the mixture adhere to the weeds) and mix', advises McDonald.
  5. Oct 15, 2024 · To kill weeds with vinegar, first mix 1 gallon (4 liters) of white vinegar with 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of dish soap. The dish soap will help the vinegar stick to the weeds. Pour the mixture into a garden sprayer.

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  6. Apr 26, 2024 · Many gardeners use vinegar as a natural weed killer for clover, dandelions, and other plants. Learn how to use vinegar safely to get the job done.

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