The pleasures of spending a beautiful day on the lawn are interrupted when you find weeds there. Because of this, you'll want to know how to get rid of weeds without destroying the grass you've worked so hard to care for. Fortunately, there are many simple ways you can do this. For your convenience, this article will explain what you can do to remove weeds and prevent them from growing back so you can enjoy a beautiful lawn without any distractions.
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Method 1 of 9: Remove weeds and roots
Step 1. The easiest way is to pull the weeds by hand on a small lawn
If you have a small lawn or there are very few weeds, put on garden gloves, grasp the base of the weeds, then pull all parts of the plant (including the roots) from the soil to prevent it from growing again. If the soil around the weeds is really hard, use a garden fork or small shovel to pry up the soil and loosen the weeds.
- The grass around it will grow and fill the weed space.
- You can use a weeder if the bending and pulling of the plant puts too much stress on your body.
Method 2 of 9: Pour boiling water directly on the weeds
Step 1. This is a good option for a small yard, but don't let it hit the grass around it
Start by boiling the water in a saucepan or kettle. Next, carefully pour boiling water directly on the weeds you want to remove. Make sure the boiling water doesn't hit the grass to prevent it from getting damaged. If it's dead, the weed will rot and the grass around it will grow and fill the weed space.
Do not pour too much water, which will make it pool in the soil. Use just enough water to wet the base of the weed to kill the roots and stems
Method 3 of 9: Spray weed leaves with a saline solution
Step 1. Water the weeds and avoid the surrounding grass
Sodium chloride or table salt is a natural herbicide that is effective at drying and killing weeds. Mix 1 part salt and 8 parts hot water, then add a drop of dish soap to help the mixture adhere to the weeds. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray it directly on the weed leaves.
- For example, you can mix 1 cup (300 grams) of salt with 8 cups (2 liters) of water to get an effective solution.
- If you want a strong solution, use a ratio of 1 part salt to 3 parts water. For example, mix 1 cup (300 grams) of salt with 3 cups (700 ml) of water.
- You may have to spray a few times to get rid of the weeds completely, but it's really effective at avoiding damage to the grass.
Method 4 of 9: Make a herbicide soap mixture
Step 1. Apply the herbicide directly to the weeds, but don't touch the grass around it
If you want to have a homemade weed repellent that's strong and doesn't damage the grass, mix equal parts salt, white vinegar, and dish soap. Put this mixture in a spray bottle and spray directly on the weeds you want to remove.
For example, you might mix 1 cup (300 grams) of salt with 1 cup (300 ml) white vinegar and 1 cup (300 ml) dish soap
Method 5 of 9: Spray weeds with a gas flamer
Step 1. Use heat to kill weeds without damaging the surrounding grass
Flamer is a garden tool that is specifically used to burn weeds to damage their cell walls. Position the tip of the flamer over the weeds you want to remove and avoid hitting the grass. Stubborn weeds can grow back so you'll need to do this several times to completely eradicate them.
- The weed may not look completely charred or blackened, but the cells have been damaged by the heat from the flamer and will die a few hours later.
- You can buy a flamer at a garden supply or hardware store.
Method 6 of 9: Use a chemical herbicide as a last resort
Step 1. Use a grass-safe herbicide
If you know the type of grass you are growing, use a herbicide that is safe for that type of grass and is effective at getting rid of the weeds you want to get rid of. Mix the herbicide following the directions on the package and use a sprayer or sprayer to kill weeds growing on the lawn.
- If weeds are actively growing, apply a post-emergence herbicide. Choose a pre-emergence herbicide to kill weed seeds that have not yet sprouted above the soil.
- Chemical herbicides that are specifically designed to be safe for grass can actually damage grass. However, this may be the best solution if the lawn is overgrown with weeds.
Method 7 of 9: Sprinkle corn gluten flour on the grass
Step 1. It can prevent weed seeds from growing
Corn gluten meal is a by-product of ground corn in the form of a yellowish powder. This material does not harm the grass, but it can prevent weed seeds from growing. Sprinkle corn gluten flour on the lawn.
You can buy corn gluten meal at the grocery store or online
Method 8 of 9: Aerate the soil once a year to prevent weeds from growing
Step 1. Loosen the compacted soil to prevent weeds from growing
Aeration can be done using a manual or gas-powered aerator to make many holes in the soil to allow air, water, and nutrients to enter easily. Weeds like dense, hard soil so you can reduce weed numbers by aerating the soil under the grass.
- Healthy grass must have healthy roots so it can compete with weeds to grow above the ground.
- Aerators can be found at farm or gardening supply stores.
Method 9 of 9: Fertilize the lawn annually
Step 1. Give the grass the nutrients it needs to suppress weed growth
You might think that feeding the weeds will nourish the weeds and make the problem worse, but that's not how it works. Grass will lack nutrients over time, which makes it weak and makes it easier for weeds to take over the lawn. Keep the grass strong and healthy by fertilizing the lawn once a year at the start of the rainy season.
