If you love gardening, you also know that with it, come the dreaded weeds. Especially if you live in a wet climate, weeds will grow faster than anything else and you'll end up spending hours just pulling them out. Commercial weed killers are not only expensive, but also bad for the environment. Thankfully, this DIY weed killer can take care of that for you! An all natural ingredient weed killer that actually works? You bet!

Homemade weed killers may sound like they don't work or as not as strong as commercial weed killers, but they actually DO work! Not only that, but these natural weed killers are also better for your overall lawn, garden, and most importantly your kids and pets.

DIY Weed Killer – All Natural & Safe

epsom salt and vinegar
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Not only is this DIY weed killer all natural and inexpensive to make, but it will also save you a TON of time when it comes to gardening. Get rid of all your weeds safely, easily, and without breaking the bank!

You'll Need:

  • 1 gallon vinegar
  • 2 cups Epsom salts
  • 1/4 cup Dawn dish soap
  • Spray bottle

Directions:

  1. In a large pot, heat up the vinegar and add your Epsom salts so that they dissolve.
  2. Wait a few minutes for the vinegar to cool down so you don't melt your spray bottle.
  3. Then, pour the mixture into the spray bottle and add your dish soap.
  4. Spray directly onto the affected area and watch as all weeds will disappear!

Why This Works:

before and after weeds
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  • Vinegar works by drawing out moisture from the plant and therefore killing the weeds. Spray during the hottest part of the day, as the sun is your friend and will dry the weeds out faster.
  • Epsom salts will ensure that weeds don't grow back, so make sure you don't spray where you plan on planting.
  • Wait a few days after spraying, and your weeds should be gone!

DIY Weed Killer Recipe

This DIY weed killer recipe works amazingly at getting rid of weeds once and for all. 100% safe for kids and pets!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: DIY Gardening
Cuisine: Weeds
Keyword: diy gardening, diy weed killer, weeds
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Spray Bottle

Materials

  • 1 gallon vinegar
  • 2 cups Epsom salts
  • 1/4 cup Dawn dish soap

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat up the vinegar and add your Epsom salts so that they dissolve.
  • Wait a few minutes for the vinegar to cool down so you don't melt your spray bottle.
  • Then, pour the mixture into the spray bottle and add your dish soap.
  • Spray directly onto the affected area and watch as all weeds will disappear!
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