This easy and environmentally friendly method is really effective in eliminating weeds from the root, without using white vinegar or salt.
Weeds are a real challenge for gardeners. They are often seen as a nuisance in gardens and on terraces, but their elimination goes well beyond aesthetics. These unwanted plants can harm other plants by taking their resources like water, light and nutrients, thereby compromising their growth and yield.
Eliminating weeds is essential to preserve crop health, maintain ecological balance and promote healthier environments. Several methods are often popular: manual uprooting (a hell of a chore), the use of white vinegar, or even salt. But these techniques can have drawbacks.
White vinegar will kill the surface leaves, but it will not harm the roots of the plant, which is why weeds always seem to grow back after a few weeks. It can also change the pH of the soil, which can affect the growth of nearby plants. For its part, salt is very effective at killing weeds, but it will also kill any greenery it comes across. There is a risk that salt will spread onto the ground once it rains and destroy nearby plants, flower beds or lawns.
The best way to get rid of weeds naturally, without negative impact on the soil, the environment and the plants around it, is to steam them with a steam cleaner, because the high temperature kills them and destroys their roots, without resorting to harsh chemicals. Here’s how to use a steam cleaner to kill weeds naturally.
Make sure your steam cleaner is properly filled with water and ready to operate according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Choose a nozzle suitable for applying steam to weeds. Narrow, focused tips are often the most effective at directing steam directly onto weed leaves. Next, direct the steam directly at the leaves and stems of the weeds, making sure to cover them completely. Keep the steam cleaner nozzle a few inches from the weeds for optimal effectiveness.
After exposing the weeds to steam, remove them. If some are difficult to access, use a knife to remove them. Be sure to remove roots to prevent weeds from growing back. A tip: It’s best to steam and pull weeds after a rain, as the soil in the cracks will be moist and much looser, making it easier to pull out the roots.