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Learning How to Make Weed Killer for Newbies

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If you’re new to gardening, landscaping, or home ownership in general, weeds can seem like an overwhelming problem. This is especially true for people who are purchasing a large property for the first time. But fear not! This guide on how to make weed killer for newbies will help you build your own weed-fighting super-juice to get rid of any pesky weeds.

How to Make Weed Killer – Tips & Tricks

If you’re going to be making weed killer, it helps to have a good idea of what you’re looking for. Here are some tips and tricks on making weed killer.

  • Use natural ingredients. If you’re going to be making weed killer at home then it’s a good idea to use natural ingredients. By making your own weed killer you’re presented with an opportunity to avoid spending money on companies that produce toxic herbicides.
  • Make sure that your ingredients are pet-friendly and safe for the environment. This can be said of most natural ingredients, but not all. Furthermore, some ingredients which are good for weed killing – such as salt and borax – can be destructive for your garden in large quantities.
  • Employ organic weed killing tricks as well. You don’t always need to use herbicides to get rid of weeds. You can also use tips and tricks like mulching, newspapering, and using landscape tarps to help get rid of weeds. This way you won’t have to risk damaging your soil or hurting other plants in the area.

How to Make Weed Killer – Examples

Here are a few examples of some simple DIY weed killers that you can make at home.

  • Vinegar, salt, and dish soap. Each of these ingredients plays a unique role in helping to kill weeds. The vinegar helps to damage the plant, the salt soaks into the soil and dehydrates the root, and the dish soap helps to keep the other ingredients stuck to the plant.
  • Borax. Borax is another natural ingredient that can be mixed into water and sprayed on weeds to help get rid of them
  • Baking soda. Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, can also be a great killer. This is especially true when mixed with vinegar. Remember those elementary school science experiments involving baking soda, vinegar, and a volcano? Imagine that happening on your weeds. Satisfying, no?
  • Hot water. Hot water can also be useful for helping to get rid of weeds. Just boil some water and pour it straight from the kettle onto the weeds. For further killing potential, capture the steam with an upturned bowl or pot.

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If you’re wondering how to make weed killer on your own, you’re in luck. It’s pretty easy. Most of the ingredients for the most common weed killers are probably already tucked away in your kitchen or bathroom.

If you’re really interested in making the most of natural methods, check out this article on some organic weed control tricks. There’s also a popular recipe circulating on the internet for a homemade Epsom salt weed killer. Learn whether or not this idea is worth your time here.

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