Pesky weeds love to pop up and ruin beautiful gardens and walkways. Many turn to harsh chemicals or back breaking weed pulling to solve the problem. Chemical sprays cause severe irritation and can be harmful if ingested. Don’t let weeds get the best of you; go organic! Here are some earth friendly solutions:

Vinegar
Make your walkway weeds disappear for good with some strong white vinegar! Early in the season, before plants go to seed, give each weed a spray of full-strength vinegar in the middle of the flower. Spray again, near the stem at ground level. Vinegar is particularly effective for killing dandelions!

Vodka & Soap
Forget the martini! Try this soapy, weed-killing cocktail instead! For a quick fix, mix: 30 milliliters of vodka, 2 cups of water and several drops of liquid dish soap together. On a sunny day, spray your mix on the weed leaves at noon. The alcohol breaks down the leaves’ waxy layer, allowing them to dehydrate.

Salt
Salt is a great affordable option when it comes to pesky weeds. Mix 2 cups of water with 1 cup of salt, bringing it to a boil and pouring directly onto weeds. Short on time? Simply sprinkle salt directly onto the weeds that come up between pathway bricks.

Corn Meal
Corn gluten meal prevents sneaky seeds from growing into weeds because the meal prevents germination. Spread the meal again later on in the season to prevent late-blooming weeds.

If it rains shortly after your attack you may need to give the weeds another treatment. With solutions like these, you’ll be able to keep your stone walkway looking picture perfect! Talk with Hamilton Builders’ Supply about how to add value and style to your patio and walkway with landscaping stones. They have the selection you need and the expertise you demand. All this and more at Stoney Creek Furniture’s Inside Out Home Show on Thursday, March 20 from 5:30-9pm!