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Best Methods & Types of Natural Weed Killer for Lawns

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It’s becoming more important than ever to take care of the environment. While tackling global warming and the melting ice caps might seem too big of a task for one person, there’s still a lot you can do to help. One way you can start helping the planet is by using natural weed killer for lawns.

On top of using natural herbicide products you can also employ a number of organic methods to help the spread of weeds. Most of these methods help your lawn, and the environment, stay happy and healthy.

Tips, Techniques & Natural Weed Killer for Lawns

Here’s the best advice on how to make your lawn stay strong and weed-free without wrecking the soil.

Natural Herbicides & Weed Killers

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There are a lot of natural herbicides that you can apply to your lawn. These might not annihilate plants as quickly as toxic herbicides but they’re much more sustainable.

  • Vinegar is one of the best natural weed killers. It can be applied directly to plants though it works best on young weeds.
  • Salt and baking soda can be mixed into water to create an effective weed-killing solution. This works even better when mixed with vinegar.
  • Even hot water can be used to kill weeds. Simply boil some water and pour it on top of weeds. Bonus points if there’s salt and vinegar mixed in with the water.

Organic Weed Control

There are also different tips and tricks you can do to help prevent weeds.

  • Start mulching. Mulch prevents the growth of weeds at the same time as helping retain moisture in your gardens.
  • Practice manual weeding. It might take a bit longer, but there’s no better way to get some light exercise and improve your connection with your land than pulling the weeds out yourself.
  • Use a weed flamer. A weed flamer might not be exclusively organic considering it involves the use of propane. However, the use is minimal and will most likely be safer than filling your lawn with toxic chemicals. A weed flamer is basically a blowtorch that has been modified specifically so that it can target weeds.
  • Be careful when bringing new plants into your yard, especially if they came from a friend’s place rather than a nursery (although many urge that you be just as cautious with nursery plants). Before introducing imported plants, make sure you’re absolutely certain that they’re not carrying any weeds with them.
  • Use landscape tarps. One of the easiest ways to kill weeds is to throw a tarp over them. After you cut them down as close to the base as possible, throw a tarp over the entire infested area. After a couple of months, the weeds should be starved out. Reserve this tactic for extremely resilient weeds as it can adversely affect soil quality.

In Conclusion

There are lots of different things that you can do to help protect the environment, your garden, and your lawn. These are a few of the most eco-friendly ideas that you can easily employ.

To keep your lawn looking great, check out our guide on weed whacking like a pro. And, this article can help you decide whether to make or buy your own natural weed killer.

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