So, I did a bit of research into the new herbicide that's safer than #RoundUp (Spruce brand). I actually found easy-to-obtain substitutes for the ingredients, and I'm going to start playing around with recipes, and use the home-made version on some of our really stubborn #InvasivePlants. I'll be posting about research on the ingredients (and why they could work) this #SolarPunkSunday !

#SaferHerbicides #Gardening #NaturalHerbicides #NoRoundup #RoundupAlternatives #NoGlyphosates

So, I'm thinking that an alternative to #herbicide would be horticultural strength #vinegar mixed with yucca extract (or perhaps aloe vera) to help it to stick. I will be experimenting with this method over the summer and will post the results!

"Alternative herbicides fall into 7 product categories: Natural acids (vinegar + citric acids), Herbicidal soaps, Iron-based herbicides, Salt-based herbicides, phytotoxic oils (clove, peppermint, pine, citronella), corn gluten, and combination products (including ingredients from multiple categories). This fact sheet concentrates specifically on acetic acid (vinegar) products."

Read more:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/vinegar-alternative-glyphosate/

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