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Vinegar/weed killer

15 years ago

Hello all,

I apologize if this topic has been covered. I am looking for a way to control dandelions in my yard and recall reading something about the use of white vinegar as a weed killer. Is this true, if so do I apply directly to the dandelion or is it a diluted solution?

Thanks,

Jim

Comment (1)

decklap
15 years ago
Don't dilute it. Vinegar will kill annual weeds and make it easier to out compete perennials like dandelion. Weed Hounds are the dandelion's natural predator.
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