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 Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tip of the Day Categories » Landscaping and Gardening

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Natural Weed Whackers

Tired of waging war against invading weeds? While you clip and pull, do they still go to seed? Today you'll learn how to fend off a pesky attacker with an Earth-friendly, natural weed whacker! If you're reluctant to kill off weeds with toxic stuff, you still have a few options that work quite well. One method is to douse weeds with boiling water, which works for weeds sprouting up through cracks in driveways and sidewalks. However, an even better weed whacker is vinegar! Whether you spray or pour it on, the acetic acid has a near-immediate effect. However, it won't totally kill off the roots, and some weeds will come back over time, requiring repeat applications as needed. Also take care not to kill off nearby good plants with friendly fire from your vinegar attack! Today is Veteran's Day and General George S. Patton's birthday. With that in mind, we would be proud to lead you into battle by fighting invading weeds with non-toxic weapons!

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