Homemade Weed Killer | Better Than Round-Up | Safe For Pets

[@OneWildTurkey]

By adding your 75% vinegar to the gallon of water, you've made a solution of vinegar that is weaker than household vinegar by about half ( it ends up about 2.3% ). Just use a gallon of regular household vinegar (5%), it's safer to work with and will be a little stronger than what you've made. Add the salt to the household vinegar, let it mix well (warming the vinegar first helps), then add your detergent. That way, you'll have the same thing but with stronger vinegar. Since you don't care what it tastes like, you can get the really cheap vinegar and save a bit more.

[@EvBarney]

Vinegar works with Dawn because Dawn is a detergent. However, vinegar will curdle castile soap, which could damage your sprayers and even the watering can. If you want a biodegradable detergent, I'd go with Sal Suds. Source: Going Green with Lisa Bronner.

[@marleigh9194]

I have to say that I had used your recipe for fertilizing my garden plants the yeast and sugar let me just say incredible! Truly thank you. I’m going to try this recipe for my driveway.

[@kimberlyhughes4515]

I like your long videos. Your voice is very calming! Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge.

[@adolfohidalgo7165]

Dilute it in vinegar. It works better and the salt will dissolve faster.

[@0_0merry]

Great idea. I was using ice melt but if pool salt does the trick and it's cheaper I'm getting that for sure!

[@DawnaRo]

Oh WOW! I'm excited about this. I've used the garden vinegar, but those weeds come back before the season is over. Can't wait to try this. If it works all summer you will be my favorite hero this year.

[@fudgea]

If a cup (8 ounces) of 75% vinegar is added to a gallon (128 ounces) of water the resulting solution will be 4.6875% vinegar. Regular pickling vinegar (white or cider) is a 5% acetic acid solution. An acetic acid solution produced with 4 ounces of 75% vinegar in 1 gallon of water is 2.34375% acetic acid.

[@breeze787]

A little bit weak for killing weeds don't you think? I'm using 30% acidic vinegar straight out of the bottle with epson salt and dawn. Within 30 minutes it fries most weeds. Not having too good results on ivy but the ivy is reacting to the vinegar. It just hasn't died.

[@EvBarney]

Thank you! I always have vinegar around, I don't have to wait to find the noxious stuff.

[@Billy97ify]

If you put down black poly or used lumber tarp down before spreading your gravel, it will greatly reduce weed growth and extend the life of the gravel. The gravel won't mix with the clay or silt soil. Pathways, driveways and dry landscaping.

[@greatfulchristian4314]

I use a small amt of salt from the well water softener salt to the dirt around the weed where the roots are then water the salt. Works great ! Ty for the info!

[@anthonypiper4263]

Great video. I have fence line that I was going to use Roundup on. Glad I ran across this video. I am for sure going to give this a try!

[@bbdoll1234]

MANY MANY THUMBS UP ❤ THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO SAVE THE EARTH 🌎

[@sparkymikey25]

Salt builds up in ground water and when it rains will come up and kill roots. Or if you use a well or pump up ground water then it will also kill plants just like it does when farmers pump up ground water.

[@DwayneSimmons-r2y]

Saltwater will kill off all vegetation alone. That's what my school used ti spray the track with. And when the oil companies spilled the Saltwater from the tanks it killed everything in our fields and it didn't grow back for 30 years

[@commonsense955]

I'm not seeing where you think this is a good alternative. You've drastically changed the pH of the soil you've sprayed and maybe the adjoining soil because the mixture will move into the adjoining soil with rain or watering; as well as killing portions of the biome (bugs, worms, microbes, etc) which keep the soil healthy. Just because you are using common everyday products does not necessarily make them the right things to use. Just my opinion from 50+ years of gardening.

[@MyMason100]

Youre all over the place with instructions !!

[@tanyamiller6275]

I've been pouring boiling water on my pavers and the weeds are dying down into there roots - now that far more environmentally friendly

[@brandonlance3601]

Works great for about 2 weeks.

[@jefferymaule68]

You talk too much. You could have done that video in 3 minutes

[@MMgoforth]

He seems to think everyone wants to hear him talk as much as he does.

[@jessl1934]

7 minutes in and he hasn't explained why you need a specific type of salt but he has explained that you can buy items at different stores and how to dissolve salt in water and different ways to stir things. The guy is insufferable. *Edit:* Christ, it's 9 minutes in and he's explaining that you can distribute liquids using watering cans or sprayers now...

[@peaceful3250]

Such rude remarks. If you don't like it just leave.

[@jessl1934]

@@peaceful3250 If you don't like the comments, go read some other ones

[@wa4cbg]

I love the pool salt idea! Thank you!

[@weezahriah]

Thank You for posting this! My sprayer seems to always clog up with the salt, but I was using epsom salt and table salt...

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Be sure to triple rinse after each salt exposure. Cheers

[@Grump-wm1tp]

Very informative. This might only work in Australia and probably just for small gardens, but for most smaller weeds that pop up on the footpaths or driveway I tip a "splash" of boiled water straight out of the kettle directly onto the weed - H2O is arguably the cheapest and safest chemical you can use. Give that a go before you take up alchemy..... (disclaimer: boiling water consumes energy, which adds to your carbon footprint, and H2O in vapor form is of course the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, so you might be killing the planet along with the weeds - if you're suffering from CDS (Climate Derangement Syndrome) then this isn't for you; also, wear protective apparel to avoid injury - I always were sandals rather than bare feet - and ensure dog noses aren't between the kettle and the weed when applying the mixture) For the other Commentors: Yes, it's a little lengthy in the explanations, but I for one appreciate the detail - and KZbin has a wonderful, apparently hidden, feature that allows you to skip/pause/rewind a video!!! - who would have thought??? I can do a detailed instructional video if you're struggling with the concept, but I fear people will give up after the first 30 seconds.

[@matthewmckee1651]

H20 is not C02. Steam is not a greenhouse gas.

[@ezegqfouru2018]

Any salt will do

[@can-cruiser]

Not quite sure why would you use a 75% vinegar if it will end up being diluted in water anyway? Can you please explain. Thanks

[@Chris-op7yt]

lol. might as well use high concentration copper, like councils do. even high concentrations of iron work as weedkiller, but break down to harmless derivatives, unlike pool salt.

[@DawnaRo]

Yes, but how expensive are those metals you suggest compared to this? I will only use it where I want not growth anyway.

[@Chris-op7yt]

@@DawnaRo : the real answer is that people make it easy for weeding and weed regularly, which is not possible with gravel already there. copper is not expensive but you also need to be careful not to use in too high concentration or too regularly, especially if anywhere near water ways. another alternative is a weed burner, which is like a mini flame thrower, just not so drastic. it's an initial outlay and regular burning of the weeds is required. there is no one treatment that makes weeds go away forever. pool salt is one of the worst chemicals to do the job. but you do you.

[@sandy7m]

For years now i have been🎉 using regular table salt on paving stones. Just sprnkle it over the gaps twice within a week and let the rain do the rest. Spot treat larger weeds. Works for the season. Road de-icing salt works as well and does not get blown about like table salt also works great on gravel paths. Cheap and quick

[@nafunny3606]

This exactly what I wanted to know, if I can just sprinkle the salt will it work, I have a stretch of grass I want to kill and I thought about just sprinkling pool salt all over it and wait for the rain to do the rest.

[@bazz6670]

Thank you great information. Trying this today.

[@keithhooper6123]

Ok for gravel,would not use on soil,or where the salt could spread into lawns,etc.

[@itsno1duh]

I have made 1/4 gravel paths around my property (added fines made it a great growing medium though). I picture this salt application as an answer to a prayer for keeping the paths from simply turning into garden base! the amount of work it takes to control the weeds each year will hopefully be a thing of the past! Thanks for the break down of what to use and how to do it! I do have trouble following your discussion and have to listen a couple three times when having brain issues... Your chit chatty way and monotone might be the issue as it sort of puts my inquisitive mind to sleep! lol still priceless info! Thx!

[@anitaitisanita8549]

Waiting for salt to dissolve for days? Dissolve any salt by pouring boiling water onto it. Make up in a big stainless steel pan, let it cool a bit and mix w vinegar and whatever. Electric kettle.

[@TheMpsmith]

Will this work well on large woody weeds in a asphalt driveway?

[@0n596]

Does it have to be POOL SALT? How about the salt we use on the street in winter time to melt snow? Much cheaper and you can get in anywhere ...

[@nwportlandpete]

Will this affect my ground water?

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Highly doubted unless you’re using tons of it. Florida has massive salt near some of the purist springs on earth.

[@sparkymikey25]

Yes it absolutely will. Farmers have this problem with pumping up ground water and with less water concentrates the salt. Vinegar is better for the environment and will dilute out with rain and the acid neutralizes.

[@tankdarla637]

@@ZenGardenOasis. St Augustine grass and Tropicals thrive beachside!

[@tankdarla637]

also all you have to do is get the weeds wet, you do not have to soak them, so you are not putting very much salt in the soil at all

[@hamstrish]

​@@ZenGardenOasis.Absolutely nothing scientific about that answer. Nothing zen either.

[@gregtaylor8327]

And the Worms??????

[@s.b6660]

Can this be used on weeds growing over a septic field?

[@RonkeStation]

Will it kill Mulberry Tree roots?

[@sandyg8794]

Hi! You mention in the title that this is safe for pets, but don't mention this in the video. Our back yard is gravel and my little dog is back there every day. Is the salt and vinegar really safe for her to walk on right away, or is there a waiting period? Thank you so much for sharing!

[@grilsegrils9330]

Can you use citric acid for boosted effect, or does it have to be vinegar?

[@Offcut55]

I have used standard household salt direct on and around weeds and it kills them.

[@derekburton9532]

Will this kill grass too?

[@ralphnorris-vk8ff]

What will this do to my trees? I have a lot of ivy i would like to get rid of, but it's on some nice trees.

[@syexplorarconmigo8853]

Any Chance you could write up the recipe and post it to this Video?

[@1CelloOne]

Do you know of this mixture will kill Virginia Buttonweed or milkweed? Thanks for this video!!

[@Unit13FREMSLT]

Awesome! Great information. What microphone are you using? It works great for videos like this.

[@debichats8634]

I love your videos! I learn so much! Would this kill poison ivy by any chance ? My husband is so allergic to it and it would be nice if we could get rid of it! He ends up in the ER! Thanks for all you teach us!! ❤❤❤

[@G0ttoLivefree]

Spray it with 30% vinegar. Use gloves and don’t breathe it. I buy it from Walmart for $18 for a gallon.

[@MrBearbait75]

​@@G0ttoLivefreeWhat section of Wal Mart do you find it in? Garden, canning,?. Thank you

[@G0ttoLivefree]

@@MrBearbait75 yes sir 👍

[@MrBearbait75]

@@G0ttoLivefree Q: I asked what section of WM A: Yes Well that helps a whole lot......

[@Amelia.B-12]

Exactly the info I needed at this time. On another note, gosh, makes the pool way less inviting

[@kimariokiji]

It shouldn’t, salt is a very effective natural disinfectant.

[@wesleypipes1957]

the soap is to is help the oil emulsion process happen.

[@petergroves252]

Not much use in the UK can you use road salt or just Salt

[@tinalehman4591]

Do u spray plant or at ground?

[@ib-fine]

Can you paint it on to kill weeds and not cause harm to the soil.

[@sparkymikey25]

Yes thats a great idea, it may kill the leaves but some weeds have strong roots and will just grow more leaves. If your weeds have big roots you can cut at them with a trowel or use a drill that you don't mind dulling.

[@theclearsounds3911]

When you told us how inexpensive it is, you forgot to tell us that the vinegar is something like $20 per gallon! Still, this is a lot better than using some chemical that causes cancer, but is somehow still allowed on the market.

[@tankdarla637]

you can cleaning vinegar at dollar general for like $1.50 and its percentage is way up there like the ones mentioned, you can also use regular vinegar

[@theclearsounds3911]

@@tankdarla637 It depends on where you live. In New Jersey where I used to live, regular vinegar worked pretty well. Here in Idaho, the weeds just laugh at you and keep growing. You need at least 30% here.

[@smokinquack89]

Is this safe to spray around trees?

[@bluecedar7914]

Not for most trees repeatedly.

[@HighlyFavored55]

Will it kill bindweed Morning Glory

[@JessLess23]

Rock salt also works great by its self with out water

[@d.e.b.b5788]

This is how the Romans destroyed the Carthaginians; they salted all the fields in Carthage so that nothing would grow there, essentially winding up starving the people of Carthage out of existence. The more salt you use, the longer it will take for the dirt to be able to support plant life to grow there again.

[@roybeverlin8932]

Can this be used for asparagus

[@debmunsell1720]

So i imagine you don’t use that mix anywhere your wanting growth, i say because of the salt use.

[@ausfoodgarden]

Yeah, and be careful spraying anywhere near inground beds as it can leach into them. I actually just use 20% White vinegar as a weed killer and it works well. The salt based one would work for much longer of course. Cheers!

[@bettyw.6402]

Will this work on bind weed?

[@camino6431]

Do you have any suggestions for weeds growing in the Rose beds? I pull them out and they come right back.

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

I usually put a 4-6 layer of finely ground pine bark around my roses. Happy gardening

[@desieposton7290]

Also does ur fertilizer help with fertilizing trees and bushes. I have a mock orange, two brand new bannana magnolias and 2 golden tea rain trees that just won't grow they are still so tiny ???

[@What2B]

This is Zen thank you.

[@brenttamatea7578]

i dont see why agsalt coarse wont do the same job its in a granular form and just salt after all stock firms would have it we used to sell it in 25kg bags to add to animal feeds and people bought it for swimming pools and that did the job and was cheaper to buy than from the pool companys which is the same thing they just relabelled the bag as a pool product its just common old salt

[@Ozarkwoods]

I think you should re do your heading to vegetation killer.

[@belindascott9758]

Will it kill weeds in the lawn?

[@treyj6472]

Right along with your grass.

[@robertapuhrmann6583]

I have tall Fir trees next to my gravel driveway. Will it kill the trees?

[@fishinrivers2883]

[I have the same question. I went to an avocado and orange orchard in southern california, it is on a hillside of decomposed granite, they have this big pump house/shed with a giant reverse osmosis system where they run their irrigation/well water through to get the salt out. I'm nervous to use it because of my trees but in the video the guys yard looked good with the big trees. ]

[@PlaneReality]

Salting your land is never a good idea.

[@brigidlaffey7343]

No where near any plant life that the salt to easily wash off to or penetrate the land. Stands to reason…

[@donrogers776]

Will your weed killer work on bananna palms?

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

There’s very few things that can grow in salt. I would think so….

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

Designate a separate watering can or sprayer specifically for this weed killer and nothing else!

[@RRaucina]

Will it kill MINT? terrible weed.

[@mindabovematter]

Can you use epsom salt instead of the pool salt? I ended up with a lot of it leftover from a different project.

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

I believe a large quantity would work but the pool salt is best. Price was below $8 for me. Remember that Eason salt isn’t true salt.

[@mindabovematter]

Thank you, @zengardenoasis! Just found your channel and love the format. I agree with some of the other comments about the long format videos. I like your style

[@Mrs.LadeyBug]

Epsom salt is magnesium. If you put a small amount of it diluted in water, your plants will love it! :)

[@kimariokiji]

@@Mrs.LadeyBugwondering what amount you use? TIA

[@richardtrammell7521]

Thanks for the info

[@MooseBme]

COOL, THANKS!

[@chrismulhearn7903]

Such a laborious presentation. Wish you'd just get to the point.

[@fishinrivers2883]

[how much salt in grams? different grain size weigh different. Thanks]

[@brigidlaffey7343]

Yes, weight is more accurate than volume all round - albeit most especially for dried ingredients of varying densities etc 😊

[@matthewmckee1651]

I appreciate the effort you put into your video. Your video was well shot and edited, and had good audio quality. Full marks on your production values! However, it did take you far too long to get to the point. When teaching, break your information up into three priorities. 1 must know. 2 should know. 3 nice to know. In a short video, you really only have time for priorities 1 and possibly some 2. Also please don't state the bleedin' obvious - assume your audience is smart. I was very interested in the subject you presented, but I did find myself feeling frustrated at times. Especially when I thought you were about to get to the key point, but then you would start talking about what you were going to show us later in the video. Here is a classic structure that might work for you. 1 Them what you are going to tell them. (topic headings only, no details 2 Tell them. (Details) 3 Tell them what you told them. (Succint summary of key points) You have a lot of subscribers so you're clearly doing something right! But I do feel the your engagement levels would be higher if your videos were signficantly tighter. You have a beautiful and inspiring garden

[@kimariokiji]

You are right, you might have shown more care and appreciation for his efforts by putting your last sentence in the first paragraph.

[@das250250]

Why not turn the weed area into a pond

[@wesleypipes1957]

Threm X-70 is a plant saponin from yucca id use that instead of soap

[@bbdoll1234]

He's changed the measurements from 1 c to half..I guess that's salt. And the vinegar from 1/4 c to 3 or 4 oz.

[@cliffp73]

The vinegar I think? He was saying 1/4 cup 45% and then when he ended up using the 75% he used less.

[@GlennScott]

Yes he did - he started at 1/2 cup Pool Salt and when he mixed it he said he used about 1 cup - the Vinegar sort of made sense since he flipped from 45% to the 75% Vinegar Concentrate. I also heard 3 to 4 oz of Dawn/J&J Shampoo. He did indicate he varied the amount of salt and vinegar based upon how hardy the plant was he was trying to kill giving Poison Ivy as an example. I think those are pretty good guidelines for the mix.

[@pattiannepascual]

10 minutes or so videos get much more views and are usually watched to the end.

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

My wife said same exact thing. It’s tough to get it just right. Cheers.

[@Mrs.LadeyBug]

Interesting videos get views. A lot of KZbin videos are 2+ hours of dialogue and they are watched daily. I watched this to the end. :)

[@mjones8170]

If that's your attention span, you're really mature.😂

[@peterfulk174]

Vinegar is basically sulfuric acid.

[@chrislee2221]

This information could of been said in 5 minutes.

[@bbdoll1234]

THANK YOU ❤

[@tinetannies4637]

Great content but would be a lot better if you got to the point quicker

[@anitamartin7639]

Thank you!!

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

No worries!

[@thadlandry1165]

thanks for the video ....

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

You're welcome

[@chanphenballard2106]

He didn’t tell all details because had some liquid in the spray can .

[@davelee2113]

glyhosate is only thing that seems to work in my driveway

[@davelee2113]

weeds come right back

[@scottcremer3806]

I clicked on the link that you have for the pool salt but you say in the video it’s 7 to 8 dollars the link is for $20

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Go to your local hardware store it’s $8. Storage and shipping increases the price. Also be sure to price shop, I found lots of price variation. Cheers

[@sweetnbitr33]

😊I saw clorex and wanted 2 run

[@tankdarla637]

sometimes i use cooking oil as a sticker instead of soap and it also works great as a visual because you can see the oily sheen where you have already sprayed, if i use dish soap i only use a few drops for a whole backpack sprayer, because it takes very little to stick and things can get foamy with a lot of soap, i use round up in flower beds because it does not contaminate soil, also round up is totally safe for weed control, just ridiculously expensive now because bs lawsuits. Where round up (glyphosate) MIGHT be dangerous is where it's used to soak crops of food in higher concentrates, and that is also why glyphosate is found in everything , lawyers and monsanto are evil

[@kimariokiji]

Round up is not totally safe.

[@hamidmazuji]

do not allow cat tails to grow in your yard. they're impossible to get rid of once they're established

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Yes but I have a swampy area where they are beautiful in a light breeze.

[@davecuni6293]

Dang get to it

[@teresaags2434]

Unless you have a background in Chemistry, you should not be mixing different ingredients together, nor suggesting other people do the same. Some ingredients when mixed are incredibly toxic and/or give off deadly fumes. This salt solution will not only destroy soil microbes, but it will harm earthworms and beneficial insects. Work a little harder and weed!! If you take a few minutes every day, it’s not that difficult!

[@salvadormonella8953]

I thought everyone knew that salting plants kills them. It is no replacement for a general herbicide, though. Firstly: your comment about needing a season to wash out for new planting is wrong. This stuff doesn't wash out in a season. It stays and stays. 2ndly: It does not kill quickly. Depending upon the plant, it can take up to two years to work. 3rdly: Unlike roundup, salt can leach into the roots of desirable plants nearby and kill them too. So, yeah, salt can be used, but I wouldn't use it near anything I didn't want to kill. Anything downhill will be killed after the first rain or watering. Also, if you're serious about killing a plant, salt kills larger plants too slowly to be practical. Did you read about using salt somewhere, or did you just make this up without thoroughly testing your suggestion?

[@joedavis1404]

Or glyphosate, it’s regulated, effective and has been studied ad nauseam due to its widespread use, sadly it’s been politicized. Roundup or any other trade name properly registered is far safer to use and it is not as damaging a formulation as the diy chemical concoctions. Check out the toxicity scale of glyphosate versus coffee, vinegar etc. (I hope he’s mixing his chemicals in a well ventilated area, safety glasses and gloves would be a good idea also)

[@craigdavies8099]

Keep telling yourself that... Try searching for independent studies, it's effect on our health is terrible and it's in most of our vegetables. Look at the health data when chemical farming began, the increase in rates of ADHD, autism and cancers are very clear to see.

[@SickBoyGrrr]

🤣

[@BondWarrior]

Dude, this vid could of been done in 2minutes, you must get to the point, something that works far far better and requires none of the fat is-pool acid, just spay the pool acid on the weeds,

[@davelee2113]

lay down a tarp for a few hot days

[@tompetty3742]

In the beginning of the video, you recommend 1/2 cup of salt per gallon. Then for the demo you mixed a cup of salt. Reason?

[@pln8503]

Check out th salts. The measurement for the salt depends on which salt you use. He states this.

[@tompetty3742]

@@pln8503 Thanks. I missed that some how.

[@Jamesfoleyjr]

Roundup is making everyone sick... Roundup is it bad for humanity.

[@Snsible1]

This method is uselss. I tried pool salt and vinegar and all the weeds are still there after 3 days. What a waste of time.

[@kiwicooldaddy]

Nice guy, thanks for the info. But man you blabbering on too long, with some unnecessary stuff, get to the point quick and keep it short man, this way more people might watch it. Video too long brother.

[@gamerclownz2783]

guy pours in like 2 cups of vinegar and said 3 or 4 oz.

[@ZenGardenOasis.]

Senior moments….😂

[@mikerichards6311]

🤔👏🏻👍🙏