Large Area Weed Killer

By

Suntydt

01/31/2010

I would get a bushhog to mow it down and then plow up the area I wanted for a garden. But I like the pig idea. Around here we have talked about using goats for roughly the same thing but they don't go rootin'. But then they don't smell likek pigs either. Tough choice. Well, I do like pork more than mutton. :)

By

patsand31

01/28/2010

2 pigs and eletric fence water and shelter and some supplymentry feeding best way every, plus site comes manured ready for planting get a good book on subject. then you can either sell pigs or have extra food. when they have done their job. pigs will dig out and eat every deep rooted weed. good luck.

I want to use a homemade, non-toxic weed killer to kill off weeds in two large garden areas in my back yard. Spraying with a small spray bottle is not reasonable. Could someone give me a recipe or a conversion that would work in an Ortho bottle that I can connect to my garden hose?

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I have a small back yard, and all you see is weeds. I want to kill the weeds, turn the yard, and then plant new grass seed. What kind of homemade weed killer should I use to kill the weeds before growing new grass?

Hardiness Zone: 5a

By Wting from IL

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RE: Large Area Weed Killer

You should probably use a barrier method because any chemical will probably affect the new grass seed. Use black plastic to cover the weeds so they don't get light. I've also heard of using clear plastic, which "cooks" the weeds. There is more info if you google the topic online. (08/31/2009)

By merlene

RE: Large Area Weed Killer

Thank you, Merlene, for your answer. I'm going to do just that. What a great idea. (09/02/2009)

By Wting

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