How to Make a Simple Homemade Weed Killer
A homemade weed killer can work well for young weeds growing in cracks in driveways, sidewalks, or patios, but it is generally less effective on deep-rooted or established weeds and can also harm nearby plants.
Simple recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon (about 4 liters) white vinegar (5% acidity)
- 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap
Directions:
- Mix the vinegar and dish soap in a spray bottle or garden sprayer.
- Spray directly onto the leaves of weeds on a dry, sunny day.
- Avoid spraying desirable plants, as the solution can damage them too.
- Repeat if necessary for stubborn weeds.
How it works
- Vinegar dries out the leaves.
- Dish soap helps the vinegar stick to the plant.
Important notes
- This mixture usually kills the top growth but may not kill the roots of perennial weeds, so regrowth is common.
