Whether it’s dandelions in the lawn or moss between patio tiles, these weeds are considered undesirable and often grow where we don’t want them. To get rid of them, there are several natural solutions. Chemical herbicides can be effective, but they’re still harmful to the environment. For weeding between flagstones and paving stones, here’s a foolproof trick that will delight gardeners.
It’s pleasant to sunbathe in a garden filled with beautiful, lush plants or on a well-equipped and decorated terrace that makes you want to soak up the sun. Gardening enthusiasts understand: to enjoy these exquisite moments, you have to take care of your garden and maintain it. To do this, it’s important, in addition to having a green thumb, to eradicate weeds that invade the green space and give it a drab appearance, allowing the plants to grow properly and flourish.
With what you have in your cupboards, you can create a natural weed killer that’s free of the chemicals found in chemical herbicides , which are harmful to your health and healthy garden plants. Therefore, more eco-friendly alternatives can perform the same weeding task, but in a healthier and less expensive way.
A homemade preparation to eradicate weeds
homemade preparation
It’s all about using simple, natural, and affordable ingredients to keep weeds at bay. To make your own homemade herbicide soap, you’ll need:
3 liters of white vinegar
1 tablespoon of liquid detergent
1 cup of salt
Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle and spray this product every three days on weeds, preferably during the sunniest hours of the day to burn them off. With this natural treatment, you’ll also repel mosquitoes, flies, and other insects that will be bothered by the vinegar’s pungent smell.
You should also know that this homemade product won’t be effective against perennial weeds like quackgrass the first time. Its effects will be noticeable over time and will significantly reduce the growth of these plants. Without harming the environment, you’ll gradually get rid of them and won’t see them invading your green space or damaging your other plants and lawn.
You can replace the dish soap with 2 liters of water and add 3 liters of white vinegar and a kilo of salt. Proceed the same way as the previous method, but always in warm, sunny weather.
Other tips for naturally weeding your garden and patio
COARSE SALT
Used alone, coarse salt can be a great help in fighting weeds—those weeds that invite themselves between the paving stones of your patio. Simply sprinkle it on unwanted plants to get rid of them. Fine salt can also do the trick for organic, efficient, and economical weeding, a joy for budding gardeners. After a few days, these unwanted plants will be exterminated by drying them out. In fact, when the salt penetrates the soil, it sterilizes it and prevents plants from growing back . Therefore, it’s important to use it only on the paving stones and not in the garden’s green spaces.
WHITE VINEGAR
Used alone or in combination with other ingredients, vinegar is a perfect natural herbicide that contains acetic acid. It’s recommended to use it only on flagstones and paving stones, as this natural and eco-friendly product doesn’t differentiate between weeds and other plants. Pour it into a spray bottle and you can spray it on unwanted plants, preferably when the sun’s rays are shining on your garden. However, avoid rainy days, as the rain can wash away the vinegar before it can take effect.