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Grandparents’ Remedy Against Weeds: Natural and Effective Solutions

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Discover the natural remedies of grandparents to eliminate weeds: vinegar, bicarbonate, boiling water and other effective methods for a healthy and chemical-free garden.

Weeds can invade gardens, vegetable gardens and paths, stealing nutrients from cultivated plants and compromising the aesthetics of green spaces. Our grandparents, without chemical herbicides, adopted simple and natural solutions to keep their vegetable gardens and gardens clean. These methods, in addition to being effective, are ecological and safe for the environment and health.

Traditional remedies to eliminate weeds

1. White vinegar: the acid ally

White vinegar is known for its dehydrating properties on weeds. Sprayed directly on the leaves of weeds on sunny days, it causes them to wilt. To enhance its effect, you can add coarse salt and a few drops of dish soap, which helps the solution to adhere better to the leaves.

2. Baking soda: the gentle weed killer

Baking soda, sprinkled on weeds or in cracks in driveways, alters the pH of the soil, making it inhospitable to weeds. It is especially effective on hard surfaces such as sidewalks and pavers.

3. Boiling water: the immediate method

Pouring boiling water directly on weeds is a simple and immediate method to eliminate them. This remedy is ideal for plants that grow between cracks in sidewalks or in driveways.

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