Dandelion Weed Killer

A traditional weed killer that sits on most kitchen shelves is vinegar. Mixed with dishwashing liquid and water (Recipe: 2 cups Vinegar, 2 cups water, 1 cup dishwashing liquid), it makes for powerful organic weed control. Since the weed killing ingredient in vinegar is acetic acid it kills all plants, so must be applied carefully.

Unlike commercial sprays vinegar does not kill the plants root, so repeated applications may be necessary. Dandelions and Rosebay Willowherb are also no match for this weed killer.

Common couch has the strength of underground rhizomes, making it a gardener's worst nightmare for eliminating. However, Resolva will kill even this pesky weed. Spray the grass when it has at least 3 leaves and is 15 cm in length. Cleavers have the obnoxious habit of growing up through other plants. Take care with the spray as it can drift onto your favorite rose bush and cause damage.

There is one important thing to remember when you use Resolva weed killer; weeds growing in the grass should not be sprayed unless you are willing to kill your grass along with them. However, weeds growing in the garden where they can be sprayed, and especially on concrete and walking areas can be easily treated and eliminated. With Resolva you will never again have to fight an uphill battle against weeds. Instead you can fight a quick, easy battle which you will win every time.

For all the time and effort people spend on their lawns during the growing season, it is the dandelion which seems to be one of the most frustrating weeds to eradicate. This is especially true when the neighbors have little interest in controlling dandelion growth and seeding on their property. Other than manually removing the dandelions there are some good chemical choices available to homeowners to control these weeds.

One of the commonly used weed killers in the industrialized world is Glyphosate, commercially found in Roundup brand weed killer. The primary use for this weed killer against dandelions is as a post-emergence herbicide, meaning after the plant has come out of the ground. Glyphosate will also kill the grasses around the dandelion sprayed, so care must be used in application. As with most widely used herbicides, there are strains of weeds that are starting to show resistance to Glyphosate. Care should be used with this chemical, as it is an irritant and other chemicals found in many herbicidal formulations with Glyphosate are known to be toxic to humans.

Another common chemical is 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid also known as 2,4-D, found in the Ortho Weed B Gone brands. 2,4-d is considered an industry standard for a residential use weed killer. The primary draw to 2,4-D over other weed killers is that 2,4-D is considered a selective herbicide, in proper amounts it will not harm the turf grass but will kill broad leaf weeds such as dandelions. It is also used as a post-emergence herbicide. There are some links of 2,4-d to cancer; however, it is considered non toxic to humans.

A home remedy used to kill dandelions involves a mixture of salt, vinegar, and a few drops of dish detergent. This concoction is sprayed into the center of the rossette in a focus stream and will generally kill the weed within a day.