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10. Newspaper
For low growing weeds, simply covering them with several layers of biodegradable newspaper, then placing some mulch over the newspaper, will prevent the weeds from getting the sunlight they need to grow. New weeds will also be prevented from sprouting due to lack of sunlight.
11. Make Your Own Herbicide
For those small, occasional weeds that bug you, fill a spray bottle with 2 cups of vinegar (either white or apple cider), a teaspoon or so of liquid dish soap (or castile soap), and about a half a cup of regular table salt. Be sure to mix this well so that the salt completely dissolves, otherwise it will clog up your spray nozzle. Now, anytime you see a weed, you can simply spray it with your readymade herbicide. The earlier you spray it, the better this will work.
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12. When All Else Fails
Most weeds are actually edible herbs or medicinal herbs. If you don’t have too many of them, you can simply pull them by hand, and eat them fresh (such as in the case of dandelions), boil them to make tea, or dry them for later use. If you aren’t sure what the weeds in your yard are or if you are not sure whether or not you can eat them, this might be a good time to learn! Never consume any plant that you do not know for certain are safe to eat. Some harmless looking plants are deadly when consumed. Better to be safe than sorry.
If your weed problem is small and there are only a few of them, sometimes the best method is to simply pull them by hand or hoe them out and add them to the compost pile. If the weed has gone to seed, don’t add it to your compost pile as the seeds will only sprout later on. Throw those weeds in the trash or burn them.
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