Gardeners are being urged to stop pulling weeds and instead spray one natural ingredient over them. Spraying over this natural ingredient can make them dry up and shrivel in no time.
The Struggle of Weeding
Weeding can be among the most tiresome and labour-intensive aspects of keeping a garden in order. Endless bending, crouching, and tugging can lead to back strain, aching knees, and wrist discomfort, particularly for elderly gardeners. Yet if you fail to extract the complete root system, weeds frequently spring back within days. Turning to chemical weed killers ought to be avoided, as they can prove both expensive and harmful to the environment.
A Natural Solution
While pulling them out manually might appear the sole option, there's a natural solution that's both efficient and eco-friendly - and you probably already have it in your cupboard. Lemon juice, thanks to its natural acidity, can serve as a potent weed killer that functions without requiring harsh chemicals or repeated physical effort. When applied straight onto weeds, it dries them out and causes them to wither, making it an ideal remedy for patios, pathways, and gravel surfaces.
Homemade Weed Killer Recipes
Gardeners' World.com has revealed two recipes for homemade weed killers - one using lemon juice, the other salt. While these homemade remedies may not prove as instantly effective as their chemical equivalents, they are far better for your garden and the environment.
Lemon Juice
To create your own, you'll need the juice of five lemons. If that sounds like excessive effort, bottled lemon juice works as an alternative. Simply pour the juice into a spray bottle and target your weeds. Make sure you apply it on a dry day, as rainfall could wash it away.
Salt
Gardeners' World recommends applying the treatment solely to unwanted plants on hard surfaces to avoid contaminating fertile ground. The recipe is straightforward: combine one part table salt with two or three parts water, making sure you use ordinary table salt - not rock, sea, or Epsom salts. Described as "cheap and easy" by the site, the salt mixture will eventually destroy weeds for good.
