Since Round Up was taken off the market, I've been trying (with little enthusiasm and less success) different ways to control weeds in our gravel paths and driveway. One way is not to bother. I'm not sure I like that method. Ken did some internet research and found lots of mention of using vinegar, and one that combines strong household vinegar with salt to kill weeds. I decided to try.
So, yesterday I mixed up the "recipe" which also called for a measure of liquid dish soap. That, supposedly, helps the vinegar/salt solution to stick to the weeds' leaves. Once mixed, I sprayed the solution on everything green in the garden path before I ran out. I'll see this morning if the weeds show signs of kicking the bucket. If so, I'll mix up some more for the north side and the driveway.
p.s. I just realized what day this is and I want to let you know that this is not an April fool!
What a beautiful photo. I’m a fool no matter the month. Hope the environmentally safe solution works.
ReplyDeleteNo, definitely not an April Fool... it is on my agenda for today [you need a dry spell for a few days]....
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, it works well... I use 15% Acetic Acid [four parts], liquid soft soap [one part] and salt [1/2 a part]
can take up to a week to work.... needs to be redone between 3 and 6 months intervals.
Happy Poisson Day
we have same issue with weeds in gravel driveway & have been using vinegar recently...works pretty well & u certainly feel healthier
ReplyDeleteI'll be interested to see if that works!
ReplyDeletemitch, it looks, so far, as though it will work. A little more time will tell.
ReplyDeletetim, the waiting is the hardest part.
melinda, it's like making a salad!
judy, I'll keep you posted! ;)
I've read if you use salt to kill weeds, it will stay in the soil forever and nothing will ever grow there again!
ReplyDeleteI just decapitate the suckers day after day. In a couple of years they'll get the message
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