Pouring vodka into your garden might seem quite peculiar, but it could actually be the essential element to stopping weeds from returning. While it can be simple to purchase weed killer from a shop, it might work out more economical to simply use the vodka you've already got tucked away at the back of your drinks cupboard.
Expert Endorsement
DIY specialist Bill Jarvis, who co-founded patio paint supplier Premium Paints, suggests that vodka is among those unconventional traditional gardening tricks that could be worth being aware of. He said: "Vodka probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think about getting rid of weeds. But the alcohol can dry the leaves out, which can leave the weed looking pretty sorry for itself."
He added: "You obviously don't want to go around pouring vodka all over the garden, but if you've got a few stubborn weeds coming through paving or popping up in awkward places, it's a cheap and unusual trick you could try."
How to Use Vodka to Eliminate Garden Weeds
Begin by combining some vodka and water, then include a modest quantity of washing-up liquid. Transfer the mixture to a spray bottle. Apply a thorough spray to the foliage of the unwanted weeds, preferably on a dry, sunny day so the solution has sufficient time to take effect. The crucial point is to be mindful about where you apply it. You don't want to spray it across your flowers, lawn or other plants you genuinely wish to preserve.
Other Specialists Agree
Specialists at Supreme Merchants have also endorsed the vodka technique for eliminating garden weeds, stating: "It is definitely more of an old-school hack than a miracle weed killer. But if you've only got a few stubborn weeds in awkward places, it is a cheap and unusual trick you can try." And if you are wondering whether you should use your best bottle of vodka for the job, probably not. "You certainly do not need anything fancy," they say. "The whole point of hacks like this is making use of what you've already got at home."
