It’s no surprise that vinegar is a popular natural weed killer. Weeds are poured with alcoholic vinegar for several days in a row. First it will shrink, then it will turn brown and wither.
When we first learned about plants in school, things seemed so simple: give them the right amount of soil, sunlight and water, and they will grow. Then we learned that it’s a little more complicated than that and many different factors determine if, where, how and how much a plant will grow. But, as most new gardeners discover at one point or another, there are situations when you do everything right and no matter what you do, you can’t get the plant to grow. For example, on the other hand, there are weeds that somehow grow through the smallest crack between the exterior tiles or between the bricks and, despite everything, they manage to spread. Here are some ways to get rid of unwanted weeds.
First, rip out everything you can
Whichever method you choose, you may want to start by pulling out at least some of the existing weeds—especially those that branch out.
Vinegar
It’s no surprise that vinegar is a popular natural weed killer. Weeds are poured with alcoholic vinegar for several days in a row. First it will shrink, then it will turn brown and wither.
Salt
The process is the same as with vinegar, except that instead of vinegar, you will cover the weeds with a layer of salt. Prepare a solution of three parts water and one part salt and spray it on the weeds. Salt should be your last resort because it penetrates deep into the soil and nothing will grow in that place.
Corn meal
If your weeds have not yet germinated, you can prevent them by scattering cornmeal along the cracks where they are growing.
bicarbonate of soda
First, water the weeds with a garden hose. Then sprinkle it with a thick layer of baking soda. This also works as a preventative measure before weeds start to get between tiles or into cracks, he advises Lifehacker.
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