It’s easier to apply using a sprayer that you can pump and spray. Add the salt and the washing-up liquid first and then add the white vinegar. Shake well. Here we will look at the ingredients of weed killers, based on what type of weed killer they’re most commonly used in. There are selective weed killers (only targeting certain plans), non-selective weed killers (not fussy about what plants they kill) and organic weed killers (using ingredients from nature). For the green-fingered among us, there’s no better weapon than an all-powerful weed killer. It can help your garden stay clear of those unsightly growths without killing your good plants. Dicamba – effective against broadleaf weeds like milkweed, as well as woodier plants like brambles. But finding a pet-safe solution is almost impossible and takes even more digging than you’re used to. Even some which are labelled as ‘pet friendly’ still contain ingredients that could potentially be hazardous.

Here we will delve a little deeper into your options when it comes to dealing with weeds. As you will see, although weed killer is a very effective method, it is not the only one to choose from. Weed membranes this is a pet friendly weed killer, but only once completely dried out, so keep old Fido away from the area until you are completely sure. You can make your own weedkiller by using food and household ingredients. Simple ingredients such as white vinegar, salt and a little dishwashing liquid together can kill weeds. (See our recipe under the review for Golden Swan vinegar.) Other natural weedkillers to use are boiling water or lemon juice. Search for “natural weedkillers” on Google. Use for homemade weedkiller so you know what’s exactly in it; see the description above for the recipe.

Where to buy pet-friendly weedkillers

Although some people out there say there are organic weed killers that can match products like the original Roundup, I have to say that from my own experience, I am yet to see it. Sure, there are maybe one or two organic products that I’ve tried that have been quite effective at killing weeds, but these haven’t been cheap to buy, and even then, they still weren’t up to the weed-killing performance of chemical weed killers, and wouldn’t; stand a chance against something like Japanese knotweed. Then again, you can always use goats 😂 Roundup is by the far the most popular product for killing weeds and so it’s no wonder people want to know if it’s safe for pets. Now, I’m not saying the spray gun on this product isn’t any good, it actually works quite well with a steady stream of the weed killer coming out at a comfortable rate. This spray gun is also more compact and makes holding and storing it easier.

Whilst there are a lot of ingredients that can go into weed killers, some are used more commonly than others. The following information will help you work out how to find the best weed killer for your garden: Different Varieties of Weed Killer I think we all agree that having the odd weed here and there is par for the course in the garden. However, those pesky plants can spread so rapidly, they easily have the potential to invade entire lawns and flowerbeds. As a result, slightly more preparation is required than with ready-to-go weed killers. You’ll need to mix 15 ml of Weedol weed killer with 1 L of water in a watering can with a fine rose before applying it to the lawn.One of the best things about this weed killer is that it’s fairly simple to apply. There’s a ‘flexi spray’ that clips out of the body, with the pipe clipping to the lid. There’s two spray functions, a jet spray and a fine spray. You will need to touch the nozzle, so gloves are required. There are a couple of reasons why this pump spray weed killer speeds up the process of getting rid of pesky weeds, and it comes down to both its effectiveness, and its straight-forward application style.