plants, soil, people, or animals around it?
The Bottom Line
Homemade weed-control recipes can be tempting because they’re inexpensive and use ingredients many people already have.
Vinegar can damage weed leaves, while salt can increase the drying effect. But the same ingredients can also harm plants you want to keep, and salt can create long-term problems in soil.
For small areas, hand removal and mulching are often safer first choices.
And if you decide to use a weed-control product, choose one that’s specifically labeled for the intended use and follow
