The Best Weed Killer for Every Task:
From Lawns to Driveways
Weeds are a gardener’s ultimate nemesis. While manual weeding is often the best first step, there comes a point where "elbow grease" isn't enough. W
hen infestations become too large or deep-rooted to handle by hand, finding the best weed killer for the job is essential.
However, not all herbicides are created equal.
From lawn-safe formulas to professional-strength total killers, we’ve reviewed the top options to help you reclaim your outdoor space safely and effectively.
Best Weed Killers
Why use weed killers?
We are huge proponents of using manual methods to will weeds, it's often quicker and much more effective than using a weed killer but there are times when weed killers are the best choice:
- Tough weeds: Ivy, Brambles, Nettles & Horsetail are all almost impossible to remove without using a weed killer - sometimes chemicals are the better choice!
- Large areas: Is your garden or property completely overrun with weeds? Large areas can take weeks or even months to clear weeds that would only take an hour or two with a weed killer.
- Time saving: In a fast paced world where many don't have the time to spend hours in the garden a strong weed killer is a time saver, spray it over your weeds and your done!
It's not all positive! Weed killers can be harmful to the environment and may even pose a risk to human health.
- It's poison! Yes, weed killers are basically plant poison. Even so called homemade weed killers like Salt and Vinegar will do untold harm to insect life in your garden.
- Some don't even work! There is a big push in the gardening world to so called "organic" weed killers like Horticultural vinegar but these "eco-friendly" weed killers only burn away the visible part of the weeds leaving the roots intact - strawberry plants & raspberry bushes will simply regrow.
- Moss & mould: Here in the UK Moss is prevalent in gardens and often a bigger problem than weeds - weed killers for the most part do not work against moss, mould or algae!
One final thing...
If you decide to use a weed killer, always READ THE LABEL and follow the instructions for safe usage.
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