The first technique is simply drying out the weeds. Fill a spray bottle with two cups of water and one tablespoon of rubbing alcohol (96% concentration). Mist the weeds thoroughly. This solution will dehydrate the plants completely, making them easy to pull up.
No flamethrower needed—just use your kettle! Pouring boiling water directly onto weeds will scorch them and kill the roots. Be careful to use this method only in areas without other desirable plants, such as driveways or patios, as the hot water can spread and damage surrounding vegetation.
Weeds hate acidic conditions, which is why many commercial weed killers are acidic. You can create your own natural version by mixing two tablespoons of lemon juice with one cup of white vinegar. Spray this mixture onto the unwanted plants to destroy them. This solution won't harm the soil, so your other flowers and plants remain safe.
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