This article is for those who need to do some very serious weed killing. If you are looking for weed killers that are safe for your lawn and grass, Please see my article, Best Weed Killers for Lawns.
For the Ultimate experience is weed killing, check out Ortho Ground Clear Complete Vegetation Killer. It proclaims to kill everything and prevent any new growth of anything for one year. This is great for sidewalks, driveways, fence lines etc. Just don’t use it where you want anything to grow in the next year. It is rain resistant so there is no need to worry when to apply or panic over those pop-up summertime showers. This product comes in a jug and does not have it’s own sprayer. You will need a pump sprayer or a sprinkling can to apply. It’s available at Lowe’s and at some Wal-marts, Home Depots, Nurseries and Garden Centers.
If your goal isn’t complete decimation, try one of these. They are listed in order of residual killing time.
Round Up Extended Control kills weeds to the roots and prevents new growth for up to 4 months. It’s rainproof in 30 minutes and visible results will appear within 24 hours. This is great in an area where you want to kill everything, but plan to replant the area in about 6 months. It comes equipped with it’s own sprayer and is available at Lowe’s and at some Wal-marts, Home Depots, Nurseries and Garden Centers.
Spectracide Weed and Grass Killer will give you visible results in as little as 3 hours and will prevent new growth for several months. It comes with a battery powered sprayer so that you get a lot of effectiveness with little effort. It is rain resistant. It too is available at Lowe’s and at some Wal-marts, Home Depots, Nurseries and Garden Centers.
Preen Weed and Grass Killer is for use when the objectionable plants are growing and active. It has no residual killing effect, because Preen is environmentally aware. According to their website www.preen.com any unabsorbed spray breaks down into natural materials with no residual soil activity. It is available at most but not all Wal-marts, Home Depots, and Lowe’s. You can check their website for availability in your area.
If you have your own spray bottle or tank sprayer you can use The Kitchen Method. Mix Vinegar, lemon juice, a tad of salt and a little dishwasher liquid. Shake until well mixed and spray that unwanted vegetation. Add boiling water to the mixture for faster visible affects. The amount of salt you use will determine how long you want to deter future growth of any habitation. 1 cup of salt to 2 quarts of water will keep anything from growing for a while. Remember, when we used to make ice cream the old fashioned way with rock salt and ice and a lot of turning and our parents were always there to make sure the run off wasn’t getting in the yard? That’s because salt gives soil bad qualities for growing any kind of vegetation.
Sources:
www.lowes.com
www.scotts.com
www.bayeradvanced.com
www.spectracide.com
www.preen.com
