Top 4 Chemical-Free Weed Solutions

In laboratories around the world, scientists study weed DNA in an effort to determine how they can use weeds’ trademark attributes to easily grow food crops in Third World countries.
It’s nice to think that weeds have a greater purpose than to choke out your carefully selected garden plants or take over your lawn. In the spirit of the possibility that weeds have a seat at the “save mankind” table, here are the top four kinder, gentler – non-chemical – ways to rid your property of weeds.

 Chemical-free weed solutions:

Vinegar – It’s a wonder product that does not have a lasting effect on the pH of your soil and it’s more non-toxic than water (the vinegar fermentation process removes a percentage of chemicals like arsenic from its water base). Just fill a spray bottle and douse the weed(s) that must go. Keep in mind that vinegar is an equal opportunity killer, so protect anything you don’t want to eliminate from overspray.
Mulch – Lay down a layer of mulch in early spring and top off as it decomposes to keep the area around plants inhospitable (too dark and too hot for the majority of weed sprouts to thrive) to weeds.
A daily week workout – Pulling weeds (or digging, as the case may be) counts toward recommended daily physical activity. Both you and your garden will be healthier. It is only practical and effective on home garden scale.
Natural weed foes – For large acreage that needs clearing, consider grazing goats (especially helpful for hillsides). Canada geese also can keep weeds at bay, but digest and eliminate them very quickly so you’re trading your weeds for goose waste.
For more information about professional treatment of weeds on your property, call SprayTech at 720-248-0000 or submit request for estimate. We specialize in bed&borders, pastures, field, and native land weed control.