Tips & Ideas

An evergreen shrub provides your garden with beautiful flowers throughout the year. Making it popular among both landscapers and gardeners alike. The evergreen shrub is hearty, requiring very little maintenance and water.

1. Broadleaf Evergreen

This rounded shrub has gorgeous vivid green foliage and is relatively easy to care. The broadleaf is ideal to be placed in a hedgerow or by itself; adding the perfect touch to your yard. Similar to other Boxus species, they withstand both weather elements and woodland critters like deer. Making them a good fit for those living in areas inhabited by all sorts of creatures.

2. Smoldering Shades Of Purple

Thriving in direct sunlight Smoldering Shades Of Purple will enhance your home and increase its property value as well. The stems of this plant are unique in appearance, making them a great addition to any garden. These purple beauties grow quite rapidly and can be tamed down with some trimming. In order to ensure plants have a successful growth period, it’s best to do so during the spring at the first sign of life. Remember those who are more mature should be cut first or they’ll start blooming.

3. Never-Ending Rose

There’s nothing like exquisite Rose Blossoms to brighten up a home! So those of the Never-Ending Rosebush is not only breathtaking but aromatic as well. This plant is just amazing! It requires little to no maintenance and is resilient against pests.

4. The Korean Boxwood

Perfect for those living in areas with harsh winter weather the Korean Boxwood is a hearty plant that will even survive sleet and snow. They require very little maintenance and pruning. Making this Boxwood ideal for those with limited free time to spend gardening.

5. Winter Daphne

Fill your home with the beautifully fragrant flowers of the Winter Daphne. Known for their fragrant pink blossoms this plant emits a wonderful scent from the area in which it is planted.

6. Chinese Holly

The Chinese Holly is a popular Broadleaf Evergreen among the gardening community for its incredible green foliage. These plants are guaranteed to turn your landscape into a work of art while adding a unique touch.

7. Green & White Charmer

A plant that thrives all year long; the Green & White Charmer looks spectacular placed in front of taller foliage. It is a gorgeous bush which works great in your garden border or the corners of a lawn. Providing just the right accent while enhancing the beauty of a home.

8. Red-Osier Dogwood

Brightening up your yard during any season the Red-Osier Dogwood is an attractive shrub that is easy to care for. Requiring minimum trimming in the springtime to promote healthy growth ideal for those with a busy schedule. This Dogwood variety has impressive green and white foliage with purple leaves. Making it a breath-taking addition to any part of your yard.

9. Blue Prince Holly

This is my all-time favorite types of Holly, especially with its magnificent bluish-green foliage. It’s a great plant to use as a wall-border or near the side of your house.

10. Japanese skimmia

These noteworthy shrubs compliment a yard quite nicely. With their fragrant blossoms and glossy bright green leaves, your home will stand out from the rest. However, to ensure pollination, you’re better off planting at least two female Japanese Skimmias and a male.

11. Blue Star Juniper

This exquisite Juniper is a truly unique addition to any home! Though somewhat costly the Blue Star shines brighter than the rest. Unlike other plants, these change color according to the season. Going from a vibrant blue during warmer months and turning a shimmering silver in the winter.

12. Rhododendron

A beautiful flowering plant which adds the perfect touch to your garden; Rhododendrons are both amazing to view and easy to take care of, Making them a valuable asset amongst gardeners worldwide.

Planting yellow flowers is like bringing the sun into your yard! I know, my sunflowers beamed down at me in summer. The softness of yellow contrasts with the fiery heat of red and orange flowers and a yellow flower fosters an atmosphere of peace and serenity, ideal for anyone who needs to relax. Some are perennials, which grow back year after year, but others may be annuals, which die in fall and need replacement. I have given you the scientific name for the sake of accuracy, but I always include the famous name. You won’t need to remember the scientific name, but it might be helpful to you when purchasing flowers.

I have selected a range of plants suitable for an ordinary urban garden set near a house of average size. We have chosen several of the best for you to choose for your gardens.

If you wonder why I left some flowers out of the list, it is because they are difficult to cultivate. In this article, I’ve included the top beautiful yellow flowers that are easier to plant in your garden.

1. Crocus angustifolius (yellow crocus)

These are hardy, fragrant flower that blossoms in early spring. Its yellow interior contrasts with its striped or bronze exterior. Plant the crocus corms in fall in most soils [except boggy/waterlogged ones] sit back and wait for spring. These plants thrive even if there are trees nearby, and snow is no problem for them. After snowdrops, their arrival is a harbinger of spring.

2. Narcissus (Daffodils)

These plants evolved to face cold spring conditions, and so they are fully hardy.

3. Hellebores

These perennial plants die back in winter and return in spring, giving a display of spring flowers. Old leaves may survive over winter, so cut them off before new leaf growth starts. This plant prefers semi-shade and a moist, well-draining soil. It copes well in the presence of trees

4. Yellow tulips

Bulbs planted in early fall in moist well-drained soil produce beautiful blossoms in late spring. Tulips enjoy the warmth. These flowers can be planted in pots or beds.

5. Yellow honeysuckle (Lonicera flava)

A flowering vine that bears flowers in mid-spring. Cultivate it against a supporting wall, but avoid damp, cold soil and give it full sun.

6. Yellow mallow (Pavonia praemorsa)

It gives long-term color throughout the year, particularly in spring and fall. It enjoys full sun or partial shade and needs dry soils and a sunny site. However, when mallow is in full growth water well, but after growth has slowed down return to the regular watering regime.

7. Ranunculus lingua

Bulbs planted in the winter will flower in early to mid spring and give golden-yellow flowers.

8. Primrose (Blairside Yellow)

This attractive flower does not like excessive heat and overly dry conditions. If grown in pots, keep the soil moist to prevent aphids from damaging the roots.

9. Viola (wittrockiana)

A kind of a pansy. This species has a range of varieties in several different colors. It enjoys sun or semi-shade and needs moist, well-drained soil. This is a spring flower, but some varieties flower late instead. Pansies should be planted about 9 inches to 12 inches apart 23-30 centimeters. They are hardy plants that can tolerate some cold weather.

10. Acacia dealbata

This yellow-flowered shrub adds much to the spring garden. It flowers from late winter through into spring.

11. Yellow Maroon (Antirrhinum antirinca)

Also known as Snapdragon. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil and this yellow flower with maroon flecks will flower from June to late summer. It is ideal for borders, containers, and pots on patios.

12. Iris crocea

Here is a dazzling range of Irises available, and they suit a wide range of garden habitats, such as rockeries, borders, woodlands, bog gardens, alpine houses, and containers. Iris crocea should be bought from a garden center and planted directly into the ground but be aware, it has a spreading habit and will crop up in other parts of the garden.

13. Power Daisy Yellow (Calendula)

Commonly called marigold grows well in most kinds of soil and does not require much attention. It is ideal for planting in large drifts in your garden. Plant it with flowers of other colors to provide rich variety.

14. Sunflower (Helianthus)

Plant in spring for late summer color. If you are using pots, ensure that they are deep enough to hold a tall flower. I fasten my sunflowers to a trellis with twine to keep them steady. Water well, especially in hot weather, but don’t flood the pot.

15. Yellow Rose (Rose’Arthur Bell’)

It has an attractive flower and a pleasant scent.

16. Dahlias

These are several yellow varieties of this versatile flower. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Deadhead when necessary for continual flower growth.

17. Golden Columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha)

This plant is native to the southwest USA, and therefore it benefits from dry conditions. Keep the soil moist, but don’t over-fertilize. You will get a display of glorious, golden-yellow flowers.

18. Thousand Flowers (Achillea millefolium)

In June to August, it blooms with a mass of tiny flower heads. Moreover, it is a perennial so it will grow back again yearly, and it will form large clusters that expand with time. It has the advantage of being drought tolerant. It also attracts butterflies so that you may get some lovely winged visitors to your garden.

19. Begonia ‘Can-can’

This plant reaches three feet tall and produces single yellow flowers eight inches (20 cm) across. It prefers a slightly acidic soil (pH 6.5), but many garden soils are of this level.

20. Dianthus (Bookham Fancy)

This flower is a form of carnation with bright yellow double flowers. Plant in an open, sunny position with well-drained soil for summer display. The soil should be slightly alkaline so you may have to test its pH [where it is on the acid-alkali scale] This is an easy task if you buy a pH kit. If the pH is below 7 add a bit of lime. You won’t need much.

21. Hibiscus (Yellow Double)

This warmth-loving plant needs a light, loamy soil and several hours of sunlight daily. Feed well for best results. Some growers water with warm water in colder weather. You get large, beautiful flowers that bring a tropical touch to your garden.

22. Lily (Double Sundew)

This plant requires regular soil and gives five to seven flowers in summer. Water well, but not to excess in the growing season.

23: Paeonia Yellow Crown (Peony)

These are flowers that are bright and yellow. It prefers a light, well-drained soil and like full sun.

24. Potentilla fruticosa

A small shrub that is ideal for hedges or to give some substance to a border. All potentilla plants like full sun and well-drained soil. Potentilla produces clusters of yellow flowers from late Spring to the end of summer.

25. Rhigozum obovatum

Known as the Karoo, this South African desert shrub blooms in late spring through into summer. Very thorny, it makes an excellent hedge and can thrive on very little water.

26. Calla Lily (Zantdeschia)

The yellow varieties are tender and so need a warm place. They are easy to grow and enjoy regular soil. Water well during the flowering season in summer. If you cut for display ensure that you do not get the sap onto exposed skin, as it is an irritant.

27. Zinnia soleado

Golden flowers bloom from midsummer to fall. It needs a sunny position and fertile, well-drained soil. Deadhead frequently for continued flowering.

28. Bulbine frutescens

This flower is capable of flowering year round in the right conditions. It has small, yellow flowers. The plant grows in well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline, soil and likes a sunny position.

29. Craspedia globosa

A hardy plant that is easy to grow. Globe-shaped yellow flower heads last from summer through to fall. It likes a fertile, well-drained soil.

30. Golden Chalice(Chrysanthemum)

This beautiful plant produces a single yellow flower in Fall. Exhibitors consider it suitable for showing, but as it is frost tender grow in a warm, sheltered place, maybe a glass house.

31. Mimosa guttatus

This frost-tender plant requires a warm position and a moist, well-drained soil. It is a plant of partial shade. There is a cluster of small, yellow flowers in Fall.

32. Solidago (Golden Wings)

These produce bright yellow flowers in early fall. Most varieties of goldenrod tolerate full sun or shade and range of soils.

33. Solidago virgaurea

A plant requiring some shade and moist soil. It produces a cluster of yellow flowers and is said to be suitable for a rockery or alpine house.

34. Ranunculus bullata

This is a late-flowering relation of the buttercup. Bulbs will give late, golden cover in a flower bed. It is easy to grow.

35. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida)

The common name comes from the fact that its yellow flowers surround a black center. It can reach two feet in height or more, and it thrives in full sun or shade. Coming from the hills of South Africa it does not enjoy too much wetness, so it prefers moist soil.

36. Compass Plant(Sulphinium laciniatum )

This plant can reach eight feet in height and live in rich, moist soil.

37. Yellow Water Lily (Nuphar lutea)

This plant needs water two to five meters deep. Plant in a pot containing aquatic compost and sink in the pond. It will give yellow flowers from late winter to early summer.

38. Iris pseudacorus

This plant needs a boggy, acid soil, and will give yellow flowers in summer. It is ideal for that wet area that is hard to grow anything in. If you want to create a bog garden, this is a beneficial plant.

These flowers will make a delightful contribution to the rich variety of your garden.

Gardening is a technique that runs in my family. Since I was a young girl, my mother often told stories while she gardened. My brother and I would play in the dirt and listen intently to the stories she told of her childhood. As we became older, she would require our help. My brother disliked assisting my mother but I myself enjoyed it very much. Over time, I became skilled in potting plants. I have done many things with plants and trees in my many years of practice. Through time, I have learned to be inspired by my surroundings and creative with the things I already have to make the characteristics of my garden look unique. Here are a few of those in detail.

1. Re-purpose old ladder

You will need that rusty old ladder that you don’t use anymore. If it is an old wooden ladder, you may choose to leave it as-is for a rustic look or stain it for a more modern approach. If it is a metal ladder, you may want to add a fresh coat of paint for a more farmhouse or cottage type look. Then, you can set it up in your garden as a centerpiece or an accent piece. Spruce it up by adding some flower pots and vines.

2. Birdbath garden

If you’re like me, you have an old birdbath in your garden that rarely stays full of nice clean water, and the birds don’t use it. Retrieve that birdbath and put a fresh coat of paint on it! Then you will need some potting soil and a shallow-rooted annual flower. Spread the soil out in the birdbath and dig 2-3 inch holes in the soil to plant your flowers. The flowers will return every year! (If you are worried about the frost, cover the birdbath over with plastic or a tarp in the winter months.)

3. Tire Garden

If you have some old tires laying around your yard, this is the project for you! Grab at least 2-3 old tires. Spray-paint them your favorite garden colors. Then, once they are dry, stack them on top of one another. Stack them at least 2-3 tires high. Pour some planting soil in the hole and plant some flowers or trees! If you are planting flowers, pour the potting soil to the near top of the tires and then plant the flowers. If you are planting a tree, only pour enough soil to fill about 1/3 of the way.

4. Strainer plant

Grab a metal strainer from your kitchen and give it a quick spray paint if it needs it! You will need a drill, some small chain links (at least 10 foot in length), 2 square foot of plastic, shallow-rooted plants, and potting soil. Drill four holes in the strainer – evenly spread apart. Connect the chains through the holes and join then at the center. Then, lay your plastic down in the strainer and poke five or six small holes in the bottom for drainage. Then fill the strainer with potting soil and plant your flowers. Hold the chain at the center and hang your pot from your porch for a great rustic look!

5. Classic wheel barrel garden

This is a classic and still looks amazing in your yard! The steps are easy. Drill a few drain holes in the bottom of the wheel barrel and fill it with planting soil. Then plant your flowers! I love to use flowers that tend to overlap. It gives the wheel barrel even more appeal!

6. Tree stump

Do you have a tree stump in your yard that you’re just dying to do something with? Dig the center out of the stump, pour in some soil, and plant some flowers to give the stump some pizazz!

7. Desk garden

Do you have an old wooden desk that’s just taking up space in your attic? Pull it down and give it a fresh coat of paint (or stain it). Then pull at the draws out, drill a few drain holes, and fill the drawers with potting soil and flowers! This idea is perfect for a cottage!

8. Makeshift pots

One thing I love to do is make makeshift pots. You can do this is nearly anything you can find! For example, you can use rain boots to build a plant. Drill a few drain holes in the bottom of the boot and fill the boot with potting soil and flowers. This procedure can also be done with purses, cinderblocks, shoes, gloves (no need for drain holes in these!), bags, carts, cans, jars, and more! The list goes on forever and allows you to get creative.

Many of these things allow you to recycle old and retired items from your house and garden. You can get creative and adventurous and use many other things that aren’t listed here. Looking for new things to create planters out of is an exciting activity. The ideas are endless and can help you keep your treasured items around for a little bit longer. Make sure that you keep your plants well watered, especially in the dry months (May-August).

On the other hand, make sure that your planters have drain holes in them that allow excess water to drain during the wet seasons (February – April). Again, make sure to cover your plants up during the cold months to avoid the frost (December – January). Moreover, remember to make your garden unique to you!

This is something you can conveniently take as a trip to your backyard. Perhaps the best time to do so is when the spring has fully blossomed. You may wish to leverage the She Sheds, popularly known as the anti-man caves. They had once disappeared from the scene but are nevertheless making a comeback besides transforming the old gardens.

These garden sheds also double up as art studios and study rooms. They are generally breathtaking getaways which you as a woman desperately want to have.

What’s more? They conveniently occupy the backyard. Regardless of your personal preferences, be it modern minimalist designs or the shabby chic cottages, we have you well taken care of.

Identified and discussed hereunder are some 25 She Sheds you might want to consider, fantasize or derive inspiration to subsequently build yours later:

1. Garden Playhouse

Though unthinkable, this playhouse is constructible without drawing any previous building plans. You will only require one spare hand or two. It is nonetheless simpler to construct even by an inexperienced carpenter. It is a project you can undertake smoothly.

2. Planter’s Pad

Do you fancy green spaces or appearances? This would be your She Shed for consideration if you answered in the affirmative. All you need is a simple framework which is subsequently to be dressed up in Aluminum roof and some curtains. These two will provide some sheds as well as privacy in the gardener’s haven.

3. Cottage Inspiration

This comprises the glass chandeliers, white-painted furniture, and vintage floral pillows. They jointly confer some shabby chic feels to this she shed.

4. A Dreamy Entrance

To attain such an entrance, you may consider adding some white curtains. These curtains bring about some light and romantic appearances at your she shed entrances.

5. The Garden Studio

If you desire to entertain some people in your backyard, you may also consider going for this garden room. While at it, consider incorporating a patio to accommodate as many occupants as possible. It prevents the guests from interfering with your lawn.

6. White and Wood Details

Let the wooden components of your building structure get exposed to reveal the appearance of the French Country House.

7. The Garden Room

Are you a lover of green spaces and outdoors? You may consider leveraging the garden room. This is basically a well-placed she shed preferably under a luxurious tree or vegetation. The shed from the said vegetation shall naturally cool the room and leave behind a cool interior ambiance which uniquely sets it apart from your house.

8. Cozy Shed

Generally speaking, a cozy shed is pretty breathtaking. To make the most of it, opt for the billowy curtains and the all-white paint appearance. Add some greenery to make it all the more aesthetic. You might try out the potted plants to adorn the entrance or the flowers at the window sills.

9. Colorful Getaway

A colorful getaway is just that, colorful. All you have to do is find some nice-looking paints which are needless to say, bright in color. They highlight the backyard to make them brighter.

10. Yoga Studio

Yoga is a sporting activity that lets you achieve transcendence. If you are a fan of it, you might also wish to incorporate it into your backyard decorations. Just set up a Zen den in your backyard to actualize it. Enhance its calming atmosphere by simply selecting a neutral palette for the meditation and yoga practices.

11. Garage Playspace

Over and above merely parking your car, your garage might also double up as she shed. Simply clean it thoroughly at the onset of the spring season. Follow this with a light upgrade of the old and stingy garage. In the course of so doing, substitute the vertical door with the French or the folding door to give a complete transformation to the storage room in the refined storage space. Finish off by adding some hardwood floors to give rise to some sparkling new she shed.

12. Winter Hideout

Consider a snow-covered roof to bring about a more atmospheric appearance.

13. Craft Room Décor

The craft room décor basically showcases your preferences for art, fitness or music. This being the case, you should only consider those décor that has the ability to enhance your preferred purpose. By far the paintings that are mounted on the easels enable you to identify the artistic aspects of these domains. By decorating your space to suit its purpose will aid you in inspiring the task you are attempting to create.

14. Garden Oasis

It is by far the greatest wedding gift ever in the history of the world. A certain woman converted an existing structure which was situated among some vegetable gardens and grapevines into an escape for those lonely moments. You too may try it out.

15. Eclectic

This is a ceiling which is lined using book pages. Further to this, it comprises a tulle which is used for draping, a complete bookshelf, and a bright rug to add some hue and texture to the tiny spaces that exist in between.

16. Habitable Polyhedron

A habitable polyhedron is basically a truncated cubic-octahedron shaped structure which goes against the conventional architecture. It gives rise to an intriguing space which may serve as a personal getaway or as a lounge area for your friends and relatives. Consider opting for bigger windows or glass doors to prevent the rooms from being stuffed up and to also let in natural light.

17. Bright Reading Nook

This is the she shed to go for if you are a bookworm woman.

18. Shepherd’s Hut

Just in case you are a woman who cherishes regular travels, you may have to consider this shepherd hut which also converts into a summer house. It accords you the opportunity to direct some serious vibes without necessarily having to possess a caravan. You have to fill your summer house with the eclectic-hemmed trinkets such as maps and thrifted suitcases. These will capture the excellent aesthetics of the Bohemian travelers with some old charms.

19. Mint

Differs not so much from the tiny and mint-colored gingerbread house.

20. Artist’s Studio

It comes in the forms of windows and flower boxes and takes a whole new dimension.

21. Exterior – A Coastal Retreat

It comes in the forms of windows and flower boxes and takes a whole new dimension.

22. Natural Vibes

These come in the forms of pinked walls, seashells, and relaxed candles. They all combine to bring about some coastal dreams.

23. Glass House

Use the glass house to convert your greenhouse into an actual living room that is fitted with coffee tables, armchairs, sofas, and a frigging fireplace. Just take a moment and fantasize just how comfortable you would feel witnessing the embers glow to fill up your glass getaway in the deep of the night. On the same note, try and figure out how cool it may appear from the outside. It is also thought to supplement the room with some fire for warmth in the winter.

24. Minimalist Triangular Cottage

As opposed to what you might expect from a small wooden box, every portion of this 128-square foot of space is refined and features modern architecture. It is an annex-turned-cottage which is pretty great for the backyard or a guest house. It also embodies a relatively simple design while its black exterior makes some statement. Choose a similarly dark exterior to prevent your cottage chic from appearing shabby.

25. Office Garden Studio

Are you a money-conscious entrepreneur who seeks some office space that is very affordable? This is the answer to your problem. It also features a rooftop garden which is not only sustainable but also embodies some clean and modern architecture that is forward-thinking. If you desire to brighten this she shed without incurring too great expenses, do consider planting some rooftop green spaces to generate a cheery and inviting atmosphere.

The hardest part of gardening and lawn care alike is keeping your plants from being overcome by weeds. However, short of hand-digging them every day, it can be a real challenge to stay on top of them.

These smart gardening moves naturally kill weeds without exposing your family and yard to harmful chemicals.

1. Weeding by hand

This is the most basic way to dispose of pesky plants.

• Water the area first to soften up the soil.
• Use a handy tool, such as a claw or trowel, to loosen the roots. A screwdriver or butter knife will also work in a pinch.
• Pull the weed by the root. Use gloves to avoid spreading seeds anywhere else.

I love to use this water-powered weeder. It hooks up to your hose and shoots a small jet of water into the ground, loosening the soil all the way down to the bottom of the taproot.

If you compost, set the weeds out in the sun to dry out, then toss them into your compost bin. I have free plans for building a super-sturdy, easy-to-open, DIY compost bin if you’re interested in making one yourself.

2. Boiling-hot water

This method is suitable for spots you plan to replant because it won’t damage the soil.

Prepare a pot of hot water and take it to your garden. Carefully pour it around the crown of the undesired plant. For some plants, it might take several tries, but it will kill them.

3. Roll out landscape fabric

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This can help stop weeds from growing in the first place.

Landscape fabric blocks sunlight to the soil where weeds might take root, but it allows water and air to pass through.

Lay down the fabric and cut holes for your plants to pop through, then cover the fabric with mulch or soil.

4. Build a shield

Build a barrier around your garden to separate it from your lawn and keep out grass and perennial weeds.

Use landscape edging materials like bricks, stone, wood or underground barriers of metal or plastic.

5. Mulching

Covering your garden soil with a layer of organic matter can smother weeds and prevent weed seeds from germinating.

Good sources of mulch include wood chips, compost, grass clippings, and straw. Be sure not to get hay, which can contain a lot of unwanted seeds.

6. Alcohol

Try this weed-killing recipe on your annual weeds growing in full sun:

• 2 ounces of cheap vodka or rubbing alcohol
• 2 cups of water
• A couple of drops of dish soap

Spray the mixture on weeds to dry them out and kill them.

Be careful not to spray on any of your regular plants. This spray does not work well in shady areas.

7. Corn gluten meal

Corn gluten meal is a byproduct of the corn milling process that prevents weed seeds from germinating.

Once your garden plants have sprouted, it won’t hurt them. You can then use it to prevent weeds.

If you can’t find it in your local garden center, corn gluten meal is available online.

8. Solarize

Solarizing works best for a large area that gets lots of sunlight but needs to be cleared completely.

• Cover the area with a heavy plastic sheet.
• The heat will collect under the sheet and bake the weeds.
• Leave the sheet in place for 4 to 6 weeks. You’ll know it’s done when the weeds underneath are brown and desiccated.

9. Competition

Weeds can’t take hold if there’s no space for them. Try planting dense ground covers and perennial plants in ornamental beds.

The shade and heavy root systems of trees and shrubs can naturally prevent weeds from growing underneath.

If you’re battling weeds in your lawn, make sure you use grass varieties appropriate for your lawn’s challenges, like shade or drought. If your grass isn’t thriving, it leaves more room for unwanted guests.

10. Salt

This is more of a remedy for spots where you don’t want anything to grow, like along lawn edgings or in cracks in the sidewalk or driveway. Just remember, salt can erode concrete, so use it in moderation.

• Mix 1 part salt to 6 parts hot water in a spray bottle.
• Shake or stir until the salt dissolves, then spray it directly onto the leaves and stems of the weeds you want to remove.
• You can also add a few drops of liquid dish soap to help the mixture adhere to the leaves of the plant.
• Once the weed turns yellow and dies, you can easily pull it up.

11. Borax

I don’t use Borax in my recipe for homemade Borax-free laundry detergent, but I do use it outdoors and in our garden to get rid of ants, and it is a very effective weed killer.

For this method, add 1 part Borax to 32 parts water, mix, and put it in a spray bottle.

Again, you can add a few drops of dish soap to help the mixture adhere to the plants. Spray the leaves and stems, but be careful not to get the mixture into the soil or on yourself.

12. Goats

Did you know that goats are great at eating weeds? They love them. Even the weeds that are particularly spiky. It doesn’t seem to bother them.

If you have an area that you’d like to keep mowed down or free of weeds, consider investing in some goats. Just make sure they can’t get into your garden.

13. Weed Torch

For larger areas, consider a special propane torch with a long handle called a flamer or a weed torch. Despite how it sounds, you don’t use this tool to burn weeds. You just wave them over greens long enough to cook them so they wilt and die — but be sure to have the hose on-hand, and if they’re super dry, skip this method.

14. Sugar

Refined white sugar lowers nutrient levels in the soil and starves out weeds while allowing lawn grasses to grow.

It should only be used for low-nitrogen grasses such as clover, clover mixes, and alkali grass.

• Load the sugar into a lawn spreader.
• Spread at a rate of 1 pound per 10 square feet on dry grass.
• Walk the spreader slowly and cover the entire lawn. It is best to apply sugar in the morning if there no dew.
• Water the lawn about 1 inch deep so the lawn is soaked but there is no runoff to wash away the sugar.
• Repeat the process every three months to keep the nitrate level low until the lawn is established and the weeds are gone.
• Stop the sugar applications once the lawn is visibly free of weeds.

At this point, the grass or clover should be healthy enough that the weeds will not be able to get a foothold in the lawn.

15. Lemon juice

The citric acid from freshly squeezed lemons will make any weeds shrivel away and die in a few days.

Fun fact: Ants don’t like lemon juice, either. There is no need to call an exterminator, drive them away with some lemon juice.

So now you have 15 different natural weed-killing methods. Hopefully, some of them will work for you and save you some headache and backache this summer.

Natural methods are highly effective when combined. Choose several of the above techniques for maximum effect.

How you keep your weeds away naturally?

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