Homemade Weed Killers?What is the best homemade weed killer?
Using Bleach as a Weed Killer?It is expensive to kill weeds by using weed killer. You can use household bleach which works better.
What Can I Use to Get Rid of Ivy?I have a large wooded lot with lots of ivy and would appreciate it if someone could suggest a herbicide that would kill the ivy? Thanks.Bob
What Can I Spray to Get Rid of Pachysandra?I am trying to get rid of pachysandra. I am digging it out. I want to spray something on afterward to help kill any residual, but also want to be able to plant in October (fall). What can I use?
Non-Toxic Weed Killers?What is the best nontoxic weed killer to use and what ingredients are needed?
Getting Rid of Wild Strawberries?How do I eliminate wild strawberry plants in my lawn?
Getting Rid of Onion Grass Inexpensively?Any suggestions on getting rid of onion grass? I am on a limited income and maybe there are some home remedies that I could use. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Home Remedies for Crab Grass?I am looking for home remedies for crab grass and weeds that won't kill normal grasses like fescue.
Making a Propane Weed Burner?I have a very large garden which takes tons of care weed-wise on borders, fence-lines, etc. Can anyone tell me how to make a propane weed killer device rather than lugging around a 12L spray pack with poison? I'm sure it's more environmentally sound than poisoning.
Weed Killer for Flower Beds?Is there a weed and grass killer that is not harmful to flowers, so that it can be used in flower beds?
Controlling Grass in a Backyard Pond Without Herbicides?I still consider having a pond in my backyard as gardening. No fish, but a waterfall into a small pond, a shallow stream with rocks for birds, and into another small pond.
Weed Killer for Clover?What is the best weed killer for a small leaf type clover. The roots are approximately 2'' long.
Getting Rid of Potato Vine?Does anyone know how to get rid of a weed called "potato vine"? It grows, it seems like everywhere and is really hard to kill. I've dug up alot of it, but it manages to come back. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Weed Prevention Tips When Preparing Garden?What can I do when preparing my garden for planting, to prevent weeds?
Getting Rid of Japanese Knotweed?I have a lot, too much Japanese knotwood growing on a huge bank that I need to get rid of forever, cheaply. Does someone have any ideas how I can do this successfully?
Keeping Weeds Out of Ground Cover?Does anyone have any suggestions for keeping weeds from invading my thick Vinca beds which surround the many trees on my property?
Large Area Weed Killer?We have just bought a 1500 square meter property in Bulgaria. Unfortunately, it has about 1200 square meters worth of weeds I've never seen before. They are huge and scary. Does anyone have suggestions of a fast weeding?
Getting Rid of English Ivy?We recently bought our house, and a retaining wall separates our back yard from our neighbor's yard below. We had to replace our fence, because English Ivy had taken it over and was weighing it down. My question is what is the best way to get rid of it?
Getting Rid of Crab Grass?I need a recipe for crab grass control.
Reseeding Lawn After Killing Weeds?If I use 1 pound of salt and 1 gallon of vinegar to kill weeds in grass how long before I can re-seed?
Getting Rid of Algerian Ivy?How can I get rid of Algerian Ivy (Hedera canariensis)? It has invaded my hedge so I can't get at the roots. Is there anything I can spray the runners with?
Getting Rid of Weeds in Grass?Is there any quick home remedy to get rid of weeds from the grass?
Getting Rid of Nut Grass?For some reason my garden is full of Nut Grass. They seem to have a long root system which I can't pull out. How can I get rid of the grass? Is there any type of spray I can use?
Killing Wire Grass But Not Lawn or Flowers?How do I kill Wire grass (Bermuda) in my yard and flower beds? Seems I recall reading about a product in the form of a spray, that would kill it and not the grass or flowers. I do not recall where I read about it. Can anyone help me please?
Organic Weed Killer?I moved into a new house during the winter. Summer has revealed that the yard is just full of weeds. They are taking over. I want to sterilize the soil, but organically and cheaply. Any suggestions?
Cayratia Japonica Taking Over My Garden?How do I kill the Cayratia japonica vine that is taking over my garden? It is related to the Virginia Creeper, but is very invasive and regular weed killers act as vitamins for it.
Getting Rid of Lilac Suckers?How does one get rid of the little runners from a Lilac bush?
Killing Poison Ivy?How can I kill Poison Ivy?
Keeping Grass Out of Rock Garden?What can I use to keep grass out of my rock gardens? It is difficult for me to get down on my knees anymore.
Getting Rid of Mare's Tail Weed?How do you get rid off the weed Mare's Tail?
Removing Weeds Between Pavers?Apart from using a sharp knife, does anyone have any tips for removing weeds growing between paving slabs without resorting to harsh, environmentally-unfriendly chemicals?
Getting Rid of Weeds in Rocks?Does anyone have any ideas for how to kill weeds among the stones and also in the carport which is made up of brick tiles. I have tried vinegar but it does not work. Thanks.
Getting Rid Of Invasive Ferns?How do I safely rid my yard of invasive ferns?0
Killing Grass in Rock Ground Cover?My back yard is landscaped with rocks. Grass has grown through huge patches. How can I kill the weeds/grass? I need a home made remedy. Some kind of solution that I can make at my house. I am not well off.
Weed Killer That Is Safe For Rabbits?Does anyone know of a weed killer I can use that is non poisonous to my rabbit. I've tried vinegar with no effect.
Killing Grass Around Spruce Tree?I have an 8 year old Colorado blue spruce with 2' tall quack grass growing up through the bottom branches. If I pull it comes back thicker. I cannot dig it up as the roots are up to 15' long. I thought about cutting the bottom branches off the spruce and spraying Round Up on the ground to kill the grass.
Getting Rid Of Milkweed?I need to get rid of Milkweed. I tried to cut it down but it grew back. As you see, I even tried to break it.
Crabgrass Killer?I am looking for a homemade crabgrass killer.
Ridding My Garden of Clover?I have clover that got in my garden, when I planted some iris bulbs. Now it is every where. Any clue on how to get rid of it with out killing my iris or other plants? I've dug it out several times and it just gets thicker.
Using Beet Juice To Kill Weeds?I was wondering if anyone had used beet juice to kill weeds. If so did it work and how do you make it?
Removing Lilacs from Lawn?How do I get rid of lilac suckers from my lawn? I have an urban forest in the making! I don't want to kill the lilacs or dig up the lawn. Will the vinegar, salt, water, and soap solution work? Mowing doesn't help.
Getting Rid of Lesser Celandine?Can anyone tell me a foolproof and organic way of eradicating lesser celandine from my lawn? Also any suggestions what to grow in its place as grass doesn't take very well (the area's too shady). Will have to put some paving down (where tree roots allow) but need some ideas what to plant around it.
Getting Rid of Monkey Grass?The person I bought my house from went crazy with Monkey Grass. I was wondering if there is any way to totally get rid of it? We have tried digging it up but it just comes back. We have a small child and I'm concerned about snakes hiding in it. Please help.
Getting Rid of Weeds To Plant Ground Cover?Can you tell me, do I have to remove the roots of weeds or can I just cut them down? I had spent hours breaking my back last yr digging up the weeds out of my flower beds and cannot bear to do it again, now with neck problems etc.
Recipe For Weed Killer Using Orange Oil?I am looking for a recipe for weed control using orange oil, molasses, and vinegar.
Getting Rid Of Weeds In Flower Beds?How can I safely get rid of weeds in my flower beds?
Keeping Grass From Growing In Brick Driveway?What can I use in my brick driveway, to keep the grass and weeds from growing in between the bricks? I would like to use a product that would keep the plants away for at least a year. Is there a product that will do this? I do know how to kill the plants, but want something that will prevent them from growing!
Getting Rid Of Rag Weed?How do I get rid of rag weed in my yard? It spreads by both roots and seed. I pull one up and two replace it, hoe it and same thing.
Bamboo Invading Our Yard?Help. I need to get rid of, and keep away bamboo. It just keeps coming up. My neighbor has it and it comes into my space.
Removing Grass From Ground Cover?I have some large garden beds that have grass growing up through the ground cover. In fact, the grass is now higher than the ground cover and some of the gardenia shrubs. Does anyone have an idea for me to kill the grass without me having to pull out all the ground cover?
Getting Rid of Weeds with Salt?I have a large area (about 5 acres) that is overgrown with huge (12' +) wild marijuana weeds (from WWII days) and an overabundance of sticker bushes. This area is where my horse lives. I have heard of using rock salt and water to kill these nasty weeds.
Knot Weed?How do I get rid of Knot weed?
Front Lawn Overrun With Weeds?We just bought a new house on a 1/2 acre and it is over run with weeds.
Roundup Alternative?Alternatives to using Roundup and other commercial brands. It would be tempting to go on an extended tirade about the consequences of using synthetic chemicals like Roundup on your yard and garden, but I won't.
More Dandelions Than Lawn?I recently bought a house in the country. My lawns are chock full of dandelions.
Reversing The Effects of Salt On Plants?I used salt to kill some weeds, but the problem is the salt is killing everything else! How can I reverse the effects of the salt?
Natural Weed Control?Natural recipes or products that will kill weeds and not grass. Tips from the ThriftyFun community.
Borax For Poison Ivy?I've heard that poison ivy hates boron-rich soil, and that an easy way to kill it off and prevent it from re-growing is to add borax to the soil. Has anyone else heard of this? And do you know if it would hurt other plants as well? I have three 100+ year old maples that I really don't want to kill. I have tons of poison ivy, and this seemed like a relatively cheap and safe way to get rid of it. Any ideas?
Preventing English Ivy From Climbing On Trees?I have read all the info on getting rid of English ivy and the salt, vinegar and soap sound good. My problem is, is that I can get rid of the ivy surrounding my fence but beyond my fence is what is called "common ground" between my house and the house below me and there is a lot of common ground that is completely full of the ivy.
Weeds From Neighbor's Property?Whom do I talk to about weeds growing onto my property from my neighbors' property?
Getting Rid of Couch Grass?I think most of our backyard is covered in couchgrass. Is there any way I can get rid of it quickly without having to dig it all up by hand and without killing the rest of the yard by smothering it?
Rock Salt vs. Salt?I would like to know if "rock salt" will work in the homemade weed killer recipes that call for salt. Or is table salt the best choice?
Getting Rid of Lambsquarter?I need information on how to eliminate lambsquarter from our garden. The last two years it seems to always take over. I thought we would be OK this year because a farmer said it probably started when last year we put a lime product with fertilizer in it on the garden.
Thick Webs on My Pear Tree?My pear trees have thick webs that cover parts of branches. I have been told they are probably a worm of some sort but not sure what kind or how to get rid of them.
Clover Flowers?I have millions of clover flowers (I guess you would call them that) on my yard. How do I get rid of them? Round up eats the grass.
Clover Taking Over My Lawn?I am having lawn trouble and I'm at my wits end. I did the weed and feed thing in the early spring and now the clover and it's pretty purple flowers are taking over. Any help getting rid of it is greatly appreciated.
Weed Killer That Won't Kill Ice Plants?What weed killer will not kill ice plants?
Killing Weeds Around Plants?Is there a safe way to kill weeds and grass around perennial plants?
Killing Scallions?How do you kill scallions?
How can I get rid of climbing ivy?How can I get rid of climbing ivy? It is growing all over one wall of the house and I have noticed it coming into the house through a crack in the wall.
Chemicals for Weeds?Chemical for Weeds. There are too many weeds in my garden. Can you suggest an effective weeding chemical or else, any other suitable suggestion for it?
Is This Weed Killer Safe For Pets?Is the vinegar, salt and soap weed killer harmful to pets? I would like to try it on my paved area however my puppy is likely to lick the area.
Our Mulch Had Poison Ivy In It?I held a wedding reception at our home a few years ago. The guys put mulch around the trees and house. I found out the mulch also had poison ivy in it. What can I use to kill it off with out hurting the trees and grass?
How do you get rid of blackberry vines naturally?How do you get rid of blackberry vines naturally?
Getting Rid of Pachysandra?How do you kill Pachysandra?
Getting Rid of Kikuyu Grass?I live in the North Island of New Zealand and have a very large vegetable garden which with our winter becomes overrun with kikuyu grass and weed. I DO NOT want to use chemicals to rid myself of these ghastly weeds and would love suggestions as to how to kill a lot of weeds at one time and one spray.
Disposing of Bamboo Stalks?Where do you dump bamboo stalks in Montgomery, PA?
Weeds Growing Up Through Pebbles?I have just read your answer to strong weedkiller (salt, water and white vinegar). My garden is covered in pebbles and the growth from under is terrible even though I have the ground covered with a mesh like cover. Will it be ok to use this solution on pebbles?
Getting Rid of Russian Olive Bush?Does anyone know how to get rid of the Russian Olive bush, it is very invasive. I hope someone knows of something easy.
The Effects of Salt and Vinegar on Grass and Shrubs?What are the effects of salt and vinegar on grass and shrubs that you don't want to kill? How long will it take for the ground to recover? How do I help the ground to recover?
My Yard is Just Weeds?I have a yard with just weeds -- I have very little money--what can I do? I live in the Western plain country -- water is expensive and area is very dry.
Dealing with Canadian Thistle?Dealing with Canadian Thistle. Recently we stopped raising horses on our farm. I talked my husband into letting one field go wild to attract wildlife and give them a safe haven. We added a brush pile, have dead trees, a stony area and a fence row.
Getting Rid of a Rose of Sharon?While Rose of Sharon is beautiful to some gardeners, it is the bane of many others. The Rose of Sharon suckers will eventually disappear, but it's going to require some patience and persistence on your part.
Solution for a Very Invasive Weed?I have unfortunately acquired a terribly invasive weed. I have no idea what it is. It looks like a fern, has black pods along it's length, grows in clumps, prefers areas heavily mulched but basically took over large areas of my yard in late winter/early spring.
Controlling Weeds When Growing Asparagus?We have a 10' X 20" asparagus patch and would like tips on how to stop weeds from taking over. Can mulch be used? Thistle is a huge problem as well as the usual dandelions.
Herbs Spreading Like Weeds?We bought a house and had herb gardens that have started spreading. How can you kill these herbs without harming native plants and soil?
Killing Weeds With Hot Water?If I use hot water to kill my weeds, will it kill my other flowers around the weeds? I am only pouring the hot water on the weeds. How long will it take to kill the weeds.
Getting Rid of Pesky Vines?I would like to know how to get rid of pesky vines that rap around
all the flowers in my garden. Anyone out there have any ideas?
Protecting Plants When Spraying for Weeds?Tips to help you protect good plants when you are spraying for weeds.
Getting Rid of Morning Glories?Morning Glories are taking over all of my flowers! I've tried pulling them, but they come back fast, and they're choking my roses. Is there anything that will get rid of them without killing my flowers?
Baking Soda for Weeds?I have read that baking soda can be used to kill weeds. Is this safe to use in an area where you will be planting later in the future? Is there a wait period? I want to use it along a fence.
Clearing Ground with Household Chemicals?I'm looking into means of clearing of weeds, shrubs, poison Oak and Ivy, and other nuisance plants on an older property using agents that:
Getting Rid of Thistle?Does anyone know how to get rid of thistle once and for all?
I Need Help Identifying Weeds?We just recently moved into a new home. The home already has a garden. But I am not sure how to identify actual weeds and actual garden items.
Killing Grass and Weeds?What can I use to kill the grass so I can put in rock?
Image Weed Killer Reviews?Has anyone tried Image weed killer? If so would you recommend it?
Home Remedy for Crabgrass?What is the mixture of vinegar and soap for killing crabgrass?
Weed Identification?Can anyone recommend a good site/book for weed identification? I know I sound like a real brainless wonder but I haven't a clue which plants are weeds and which were planted purposefully.
Large Area Weed Control In Arizona?Does anyone have a good idea for large area weed control? I live in Arizona where having a lawn is not the best option. One of my two acres is primarily "yard" which i have cleared every year with a tractor. Eventually I will be covering this area with decroative rock, however in the meantime I have been over grown with weeds.
Killing Bind Weed?I am looking for a cure to kill the bind weed around my farm. I haven't minded it too much except that it is moving into my flower beds and that is a no, no. I've tried digging it, but there is just too much of it.
Donna Marie
Vegetation Killer for Poison Ivy and Sumack?I need to find a home made vegetation killer that is safe to use anywhere and will kill poison ivy and sumack.
Weed Killers?I printed all the mixtures to kill weeds and lost them. Could you guys please post them again.
What Do I have... Crabgrass?Hi, I have some sort of grass and I don't know what it is. It has leaves that are 7/16 of an inch wide and has lines in it. The stem of the grass is really stiff or hard and it grows a lot faster than my other grass. It also has a lighter color than my other grass (fescue). Can you please help me out on what it is and how I can get rid of it.
Diana from Michigan
