Vinegar for weeds in cobblestonesis a good way to get rid of weeds without using harmful herbicides.Opinions on the effectiveness of vinegar in combating weedsare divided, however. Therefore, it is worth learningcarefully how to use vinegar on weedsand the recommended proportions in which the vinegar spraying is effective. Learn a few simple rules to ensure thatno weed resists a vinegar spray , and learn about other ways to combat weeds in paving stones!
Vinegar spraying on weeds in cobblestones
Is it worth using vinegar on weeds?
Weeds in a paved surface may appear regardless of the way in which the paving stones were laid. Unwanted vegetation easily grows into the joints between the cubes. And then it becomes very difficult to remove. Plain vinegar can help!
Vinegar can be used to control weedson sidewalks, paths, driveways and cobblestone terraces. It's also great for weed control on a gravel band around your home. However, we must remember that it is a non-selective agent, and therefore cannot get onto crops, as it will also destroy them. However, we do not have to worry that the vinegar will excessively acidify the soil in the garden. Its acidifying effect is very short-lived and the soil will quickly return to its normal pH. Even more so, if we fight the weeds in the cobblestones, the vinegar will hardly reach the ground.
It's also good to know that vinegar in the garden has other uses as well. For example, in a much lower concentration, it can be sprayed against plant pests or washed in heavily soiled pots.
Opinions on the use of vinegar to control weedsare divided, however. Some people praise vinegar as a remedy for weeds, others say that the weeds are completely fine after being sprayed with vinegar. Perhapsfailures are due to the wrong concentration of vinegaror the wrong way to spray. Because according to the proverb:the devil is in the details!
And what are these details? Below are some rules that will help ensure thatvinegar spraying will be effective!
How do I spray weed vinegar?
How to spray vinegar on weeds in cobblestonesstep by step:
1.For spraying, you can use the cheapest spirit vinegarwith a concentration of 10% to 20%. Young and green weeds need only to be sprayed with 10% vinegar. If, on the other hand, these are older, grown-up weeds with partially woody stems, a higher concentration of vinegar is required.
2.For paving weed control, vinegar can usually be diluted with water at a ratio of 2: 1(use half a liter of water per liter of vinegar). Remember to pour the vinegar into the water (never the other way around). By adding water, we will get more spray liquid, and the treatment will cost us less. Onlyfor older, grown and strong weeds you need to use vinegar without diluting
We use spirit vinegar for spraying weeds
3.Vinegar spraying on weeds should be done on a windless, sunny and dry day.The day must be without wind so as not to risk that spraying will spread to other plants grown nearby. The acid contained in the vinegar irritates and dries weeds, and the sun intensifies this effect, thereforeweed vinegar spraying on weeds on a sunny day , when the air temperature exceeds 15 ° C. And the weeds must be dry, without dew and water drops on their leaves (that is, do not spray in the morning or right after the rain, wait for the morning dew to dry).If we spray wet weeds with some water, the vinegar will dilute and will not work. After spraying, it should not rain for at least 24 hours, as the rain will also dilute and rinse the vinegar, and there will be no effect.
4.Before spraying, check the effect of the vinegar in a small area . Although vinegar should not leave marks on the paving stones, it is worth trying in a less visible place.
5. The vinegar mainly works on the leaves and other green parts of weeds, so it doesn't kill them completely. The practice is that some weeds die at once, while others persistently grow back after partial withering. Therefore,if weeds grow back, it is recommended to spray vinegar every weekAfter spraying 2-3 times, you will notice that less and less weeds regrow.
Note!
The vinegar has a strong, unpleasant odor. Opinions on the use of vinegar on weeds, unfortunately, very often indicate that the smell is annoying and can be felt from a distance of several to even several meters.Therefore, avoid using larger amounts of vinegar on paths and driveways at densely built-up houses, e.g. terraced houses, so as not to annoy our neighbors.
What instead of vinegar for weeds?
Some guides recommend combating weeds with s alt oradding s alt to the vinegar to strengthen the weed mixtureRemember, however, that table s alt has a very degradative effect on the soil and can leave traces on the cubes cobblestones. Therefore, I do not recommend adding s alt when controlling weeds on paving stones!
However, we can reach for another preparation, based on pelargonic acid (one of the ingredients of pelargonium oil). It has awider use than vinegar, because it can be used to remove weeds also under trees(it does not irritate tree trunks, only removes green weeds). Indeed, the original application was to remove weeds in orchards. However, the preparation turned out to be greatfor removing weeds and moss from cobblestones
The name of this agent on the professional market (version for fruit farmers) is Beloukha 680 EC, while in smaller packages, in the amateur version for removing weeds and mosses from paving stones and other surfaces, we will buy it under the graceful nameEffect 24H The name emphasizes the quick effect of the product, because the weeds are dry the next day. This preparation works similarly to vinegar - weeds irritate the acid contained in the preparation and must also be used on a dry and sunny day.
Effect 24H is an effective and safe weed remedyregistered for use in gardens. So if for some reason someone has doubts about the use of vinegar (e.g. because of an unpleasant smell) and does not want to splash about harmful glyphosate-based herbicides (e.g. Roundup), I recommend using Effect 24H. It is often recommended for weeds instead of Roundup.
In the store of our Effect 24H guide, it sells great, and the opinions about this agent are very good. That's why I highly recommend it!
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