I’ve come across a book named Trowel & Error written by Sharon Lovejoy. In the book she lists numerous natural solutions for getting rid of unwanted insects, and diseases in the garden. Some of the solutions I’ve tried with great success. Others I’ve just recently tried and will report my experiences later. For instance, Sharon suggests mixing 1 ounce liquid soap in a 2-gallon bucket of water. Drench a 2 foot square of lawn with the liquid, let sit 2 or 3 minutes, and then cover with a white flannel sheet or blanket. In about half an hour, lift the blanket and check for chinch bugs, which get tangled in the nap of the fabric. You can also use a wet vac to vacuum up the emerging bugs after soaking sections of the lawn with the soapy water.
A great spot weed killer is white vinegar mixed with a few drops of liquid soap sprayed on young weeds in the heat of the day. You can also boil vinegar and spray onto weeds to kill even faster.
To kill large sections of grass without chemicals, use this salt and vinegar combination
1 Pound of salt
1 Gallon of vinegar
2 Squirts of dishwashing liquid
4 TBSP of lemon juice
Mix salt in enough HOT water to dissolve. Add rest of ingredients. The soap will help mixture to stick to plants but it’s best to use on hot, dry day.
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