21 Ways to Kill Weeds Naturally and Fast on Grass, Paving & Driveways video.

21 Ways to Kill Weeds Naturally and Fast on Grass, Paving & Driveways Natural Health Remedies
You don’t have to resort to chemical herbicides in order to get rid of invasive weeds. Safer options exist that will work just as effectively. They may take a bit more persistence, but the benefits of organic control methods far outweigh the negative health effects of chemical pesticides. Here are 21 ways to kill weeds naturally and fast. No 1 SALT Stock up on discounted rock salt at the end of winter and sprinkle it on garden paths to fight weeds in the spring - table salt works too. Salt also makes a good weed barrier along lawn edgings and other places a lawn mower can't reach, but apply it carefully. It can erode concrete surfaces and can leave the ground barren for a long period of time. No2 Newspaper Cover low-growing weeds like clover and crabgrass with newspaper and eventually the lack of sunlight will exterminate them. Putting down sections and covering them with mulch can also prevent new ones in the first place. As the paper decomposes, it also feeds the soil, making this a tip no gardener should be without, No3 Other Plants In the garden, there is a competition for resources among your plants, where only the strongest survive and thrive. Plant ground covers, flowers, and garden crops that will naturally beat out weeds for sunlight, water, and nutrients. No4 Boiling Water Plain, old tap water can do the trick too. This works really well on young weeds, and results are immediate. If you add a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water, it's even more effective. No 5 Edging Physical barriers, like lawn edgings and retaining walls are a long-lasting solution for keeping weeds at bay. They can be made out of simple and cheap materials such as scraps of pressure-treated decking boards. Cut them into eight-inch "pikes" and hammer the pieces into the ground next to each other to form a continuous edge. No6 Landscape fabric Weed control starts way before you spy intruders. Consider laying down landscape fabric topped with a layer of mulch or straw. The physical barrier stops unwanted plants from sprouting up in the first place. No 7 Vinegar Douse weeds with vinegar and they'll be dead in no time. Just take care to wear protective clothing and eye protection. The horticultural kind is best because it has a whopping 20% acetic acid. It's non-selective, meaning it'll kill anything green, but it's not all that effective on grassy weeds. Also, realize that vinegar is acidic, which means you run the risk of lowering the pH of the soil. No8 A Trowel Don't discount rolling up your sleeves. The best way will always be good old-fashioned elbow grease. Try to to pull from beneath the soil, and if you can wait until after a rainstorm when the ground is softer it will be easier. Insert a narrow trowel or screwdriver in the soil to loosen any stubborn taproots. No 9Mulch With or without fabric, experts agree mulch is a must. Mulch is such an easy fix and helps keep your soil cool, wet, and eliminates light that weeds need to grow. Keep it around two inches deep and off your lawn, since it will also kill your grass. No 10 Borax Not only can you clean your clothes with borax, but you can use the natural powder to get rid of unwelcome plants. However its best not to use this treatment near flowers or vegetables, as it could damage or destroy the growth. No 11 Your Lawn Mower The key to making sure your weeds don't go to seed and spreading is pulling off their heads. Even though you can do this by hand, you can also mow them down. But consider yourself warned: One mowing won't kill weeds with perennial roots, and even some of the annuals will regrow and try to flower again, so it's not a permanent solution. No12 Goats For a big swathe of unwanted vegetation, enlist the cutest herd of landscapers around. Goats can reach areas that machinery and people simply cannot, and their hooves actually break up the soil as they graze, No13 Existing Ground Cover Dig only where you need to because removing grass creates a new place for pesky plants to thrive, even if you don't see any around. Most lawns have hidden weed seeds. When you're digging the ground to plant, open only a patch that you need. No14 Your Appetite It's time we saw the salad bar in our weeds. Many are edible, like the young greens of dandelions, dock, and chicory. There are plenty of websites and books that can educate you on what weeds you can eat. But when in doubt, don't eat it. Many plants are poisonous when ingested. No 15 Baking Soda Baking soda is another pantry item that's handy for weed control. Use it on pesky plants growing in cracks to avoid killing healthy grass and other vegetation. No 16 Taller Grass Yes, the height of your mower really does matter. The length of your grass can impact its health and make it more or less susceptible to weeds. Err on the longer side, about two to three inches.

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