How long before you can actually plant your flowers after using this weed killer when preparing your flower bed? Don’t use a DIY weed killer with epsom salt.Epsom salt is a nutrient for plants ( like this homemade plant food). Regular cheap table salt is best! What about Weeds in the Lawn? Many readers have asked if this is considered a “natural” weed killer? In the science world, natural can mean many things. I like to call this a MORE natural weed killer compared to traditional options from the store like round-up. All of these ingredients are non-toxic and safe, so you can feel better about using them. To better answer this question, let’s take a look at the chemistry. Vinegar In a spray bottle ( please read this in-depth post about the best spray bottles for solutions like this), add all the ingredients plus the capsicum type rub ( Found online here or at the dollar store and grocery stores for only a few dollars, see picture below). Another option is using liquid capsicum. Only one or two drops needed! Hi Cathy! It doesn’t kill poison ivy because it has such a fibrous root system. Very little can penetrate it down to the roots. We’ve had tested various solutions over the last 10 years (my parents tested things for almost 20 years). The only thing they really killed poison ivy was Roundup specifically formulated for it. Obviously, it isn’t something we like to use much since it is such a heavy chemical, but it is the only thing that kills the actually main root system.

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Lastly, the secret ingredient: arthritis rub. This is what makes our recipe unique. What does capsicum and methyl salicylate do? Certainly, Neudorff Weedfree is safe for the environment, pets and children when dry. However “Garden Vinegar” can come in varying strengths of between 5% and 20% acetic acid, so it is wise to always read the instructions before use. Does Garden Vinegar Smell? Anything thing in that section that has capsicum will work fine! This is the one I use and have for many years. Can I just use ground peppers? I am thinking of using this versus using Speedzone to kill off everything and then over seed (in the fall). That’s really interesting! Copper turns green with oxidation and turns to copper carbonate. Anything acetic, like vinegar, will definitely accelerate the process of copper turning green. I am not sure how much more it would kill the ivy, but it will definitely make the copper’s chemical reaction speed up.Can this solution be used in a garden sprayer? I have the one that I used to use for roundup (no longer). I was wondering if the sprayer would work or would the dawn tend to clog up the works? Let me know if there is any information on this. Yes, it will still work, but not as fast. I have tried it without the addition, and it didn’t do as well on those heavy duty weeds! What if I can’t find this type of arthritis rub? The secret ingredient in this really makes it work fast! In fact, I applied this again a few days ago and shortly after it rained! I was afraid it would wash away the spray, but it had already starting working.

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There are so many awesome things going on in this solution! Chemically, vinegar (acetic acid) is a strong acid which has the ability to kill or burn the leaves of weeds. In fact, the purpose of a vinegar weed killer is to create the perfect base. Vinegar by itself CAN kill weeds, but the other ingredients enhance this aspect, making it work better. Salt Alexis, why won’t it kill poison ivy? Do you have a formula for something that will? I have to search my yard for poison ivy several days in advance of mowing the lawn, and when I miss one or two plants, I suffer the consequences. I looked up if cayenne pepper would hurt weeds because I was going to make a spray and I found it only affects humans and animals. I suspect the real reason the arthritis stuff works is the alcohol.Hi, I am in the UK and having a hard time trying to find a liquid arthritis with your secret ingredient of capsicum and/or methyl salicylate. Do you know of anything that I can buy over here. I really believe that salt is an excellent weed and ant killer, as I used that last year, but your receipe sounds terrific and a much better way of treating weeds. Do you know of anything I can buy over here with you secret ingredient as I have tried absolutely everywhere.

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Vinegar that kills weeds does have a slight vinegar smell but don’t worry it doesn’t smell as strong as malt vinegar. Use the juice of half a lemon or 10 drops of bottled lemon concentrate to reduce the vinegary smell.Not to my knowledge, but will look for it. Interestingly, he LOVES the heat, but not for the sake of the burning his tongue off. The sauce has to have good flavor for him to like it. 😉 Would using more of the arthritis liquid work better? I live in Northern California and have tried another vinegar, salt and Dawn dish soap mixture before and it hadn’t worked for the small weeds I have in my yard. Which single ingredient in your formula might I increase to make it work better? My husband,Harry and I are involved in a committee to tend our Laybrinth,which is covered in small pebbles. Of course, this gives the weeds full access to grow. We recently spent about 5 days,manually digging all the tiny sprigs of grass and tiny weeds,a tiring task. We think pelargonic acid is one of the best fast weedkillers on the market. In fact, it’s so good, that we’ve written a separate article on Neudorff Weedkiller, you can find it HERE. Is Vinegar and Pelargonic Acid Safe to use in the Garden?

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This is important because many weeds will regrow even after their leafy top growth has died off. Which Fast Weedkiller Kills the Roots? My weeds are about 6 ft tall already. Can I cut them down before using the Homemade weed killer? Does the solution work best sprayed on the leaves? If so, can I cut them down to a few leaves and then spray, or do I have to spray the whole 6 ft plant? The best way to keep your lawn weed free is to make sure your soil and grass stay healthy. Also, make sure to keep your lawn mowed. Round-Up vs Homemade Weed Killer I found this particular brand at my local grocery store for a few dollars. You can us almost any brand that contains the capsicum and/or methyl salicylate! It is amazing how many different products contain this in the first aide section of your store!More and more people are searching for homemade solutions with the dangers of round-up being reported. Obviously, ingredients like vinegar, salt, and dish soap make homemade versions more safe. However, round-up has been chemically formulated to target specific weeds. Like we mentioned above, it is impossible for DIY versions to achieve this. This is why store-bought weed killers remain popular. It is the only way to kill a weed in a lawn without harming grass when it comes to spraying things. Please be cautious using this, it can kill any living plant. I haven’t had it kill much grass, but it is best for areas where you want to kill everything like sidewalks, preparing a flower bed, patios, etc. As a chemist, I get asked about this often. Unfortunately, homemade solutions cannot be formulated to kill certain things, but not harm others (like grass). Anything you use to kill weeds, will also kill grass when it comes to homemade ingredients. TIP: Spraying weeds when the weather is very warm will help speed up the process dramatically. The Important Difference Between the two Fastest Acting Weedkillers. I am very interested in your recipe for homemade weed killer. I have these crazy wild violets in the yard. Will this recipe effectively eradicate them? Those little nodules are very difficult to get rid of. I have found that the combination of vinegar, salt and soap are the strongest ingredients for a weed killer. Then, I started playing around with added items that would enhance the solution. I was blown away by the results. It made it worked faster!