Cheap and Green Weed Killer
by Lee O'Hara
Kill your weeds the green way with this home recipe weed killer!
Safe and effective weed killer.
Here's a very effective, environmentally safe and low-cost alternative to your commercial weed killer that contain harsh chemicals.
Mix together:
1 Gallon Vinegar (white or cider vinegar)
1 Cup salt
1 Tablespoon liquid soap, either dish soap or hand soap
For a quart size solution mix:
1 Quart Vinegar
1/4 Cup salt
1 Teaspoon of liquid soap
The salt will dissolve easily in the vinegar, then mix in the liquid soap and pour into a spray bottle and spray over weeds. For best results, use on a fairly hot day.
This weed killer solution will save you $30 - $80 versus commercial weed killer brands, as well as keep harsh chemicals from getting into the groundwater and surrounding environment.
--Brought to you by Lee OHara. For more expert tips and information on organic gardening, please go to www.organichomegardener.com, and look for Lees DVD Organic Gardening Made Easy.
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