Comments on: Friendly weed killer http://NatureChallenge.org/2008/09/friendly-weed-killer/ Green Living, Made Easy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:40:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Jeannine http://NatureChallenge.org/2008/09/friendly-weed-killer/#comment-2045 Jeannine Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:11:00 +0000 http://NatureChallenge.org/?p=120#comment-2045 I've consulted my gardening bible, Rodale's Chemical-Free Yard & Garden, and it states that you shouldn't use vinegar as an herbicide on land where you want anything to grow. Vinegar acidifies the soil, making it impossible for other plants to grow. I’ve consulted my gardening bible, Rodale’s Chemical-Free Yard & Garden, and it states that you shouldn’t use vinegar as an herbicide on land where you want anything to grow. Vinegar acidifies the soil, making it impossible for other plants to grow.

]]> By: Gardening Advice | Winter Gardening | Indoor Gardening http://NatureChallenge.org/2008/09/friendly-weed-killer/#comment-1982 Gardening Advice | Winter Gardening | Indoor Gardening Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:14:43 +0000 http://NatureChallenge.org/?p=120#comment-1982 I had read this post a few days ago and tried just regular vinegar on one weed just to check and see if regular vinegar would work. I just sprayed the leaves and a little towards the stalk where it meets the ground. About 3 days later the weed was dead. I plan on trying this out next summer in an area in the back of the house and see what happens. Thanks for the information. I may research this a littlemore and post an article on it. Thanks again. I had read this post a few days ago and tried just regular vinegar on one weed just to check and see if regular vinegar would work. I just sprayed the leaves and a little towards the stalk where it meets the ground. About 3 days later the weed was dead. I plan on trying this out next summer in an area in the back of the house and see what happens. Thanks for the information. I may research this a littlemore and post an article on it. Thanks again.

]]> By: Stephanie Neimiller http://NatureChallenge.org/2008/09/friendly-weed-killer/#comment-1966 Stephanie Neimiller Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:39:57 +0000 http://NatureChallenge.org/?p=120#comment-1966 Actually horticultural vinegar is very hazardous to use - hence the reason why you had to have a license to use. Homeowners like myself, rarely read ALL the directions and this can be very dangerous when using the new horticultural vinegar or "food grade vinegars" on the market. Here is some of what is written on the MSDS sheet: An example is a copy of the MSDS sheet warnings ond "food grade" 20% Acetic Acid: This product contains hazardous materials as defined by the OSHA hazard communication. Vapors irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. Avoid inhalation. Liquid may cause eye burns and permanent damage to cornea, possibly leading to blindness. Causes skin irritation. EYE: Extremely irritating to the eyes. If not removed promptly, will injure eye tissue, which may result in permanent damage, including blindness SKIN: Contact causes skin irritation and possible burns INHALATION: Irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Avoid breathing of vapors or mists INGESTION: Can irritate or burn mouth, throat and stomach if swallowed. So be careful when using - it's not the same stuff you're using on your salad. My recommendation - Nature's Avenger Organic Weed Killer. The patented formula is made with d-limonene - or citrus oil. It's EPA registered, OMRI Listed and approved for use in organic production and organic gardening by the USDA National Organic Program. Tests against glyphosate and other "natural" products on the market proved Nature's Avenger to be just as effective as glyphosate, more effective than the other natural products and extremely fast acting. And it's environmentally friendly and safe to use around pets, wild life and the earth's water supply. Check it out. Actually horticultural vinegar is very hazardous to use - hence the reason why you had to have a license to use. Homeowners like myself, rarely read ALL the directions and this can be very dangerous when using the new horticultural vinegar or “food grade vinegars” on the market. Here is some of what is written on the MSDS sheet:

An example is a copy of the MSDS sheet warnings ond “food grade” 20% Acetic Acid:

This product contains hazardous materials as defined by the OSHA hazard communication. Vapors irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. Avoid inhalation. Liquid may cause eye burns and permanent damage to cornea, possibly leading to blindness. Causes skin irritation. EYE: Extremely irritating to the eyes. If not removed promptly, will injure eye tissue, which may result in permanent damage, including blindness SKIN: Contact causes skin irritation and possible burns INHALATION: Irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Avoid breathing of vapors or mists INGESTION: Can irritate or burn mouth, throat and stomach if swallowed.

So be careful when using - it’s not the same stuff you’re using on your salad.

My recommendation - Nature’s Avenger Organic Weed Killer. The patented formula is made with d-limonene - or citrus oil. It’s EPA registered, OMRI Listed and approved for use in organic production and organic gardening by the USDA National Organic Program. Tests against glyphosate and other “natural” products on the market proved Nature’s Avenger to be just as effective as glyphosate, more effective than the other natural products and extremely fast acting. And it’s environmentally friendly and safe to use around pets, wild life and the earth’s water supply. Check it out.

]]>