be misleading.
What About Citric Acid?
Some homemade recipes also include citric acid.
Like vinegar, citric acid is acidic and can contribute to damage on plant tissue.
But adding more acidic ingredients doesn’t automatically turn a homemade mixture into a safer or more effective herbicide.
More powerful isn’t always better—especially when desirable plants are nearby.
Where These Homemade Sprays May Make More Sense
If someone chooses to use a vinegar-based treatment, the safest application is generally very targeted.
For example, unwanted vegetation growing through cracks in a driveway or walkway
