As with Roundup Natural, use this product on soil, grass (to kill the grass), gravel, and fences. Neudorff WeedFree will kill almost all plants, so keep it away from anything you want to keep. Althoughthe Roundup Fast Action weedkiller can be used on hard surfaces, it sometimes leaves a white stain that is hard to remove but not impossible. If you have problems with moss or lichens, you might be better off finding a product that is designed specifically for eradicating those plants, as they can be very hard to get rid of with organic weed killers. It’s also a mild skin irritant, so you’ll need to keep children and pets away from the area until it’s dried, but you should be doing that anyway. People can’t agree on the answer to this. The main ingredient in Roundup is glyphosate which is the most widely used herbicide in the world. It’s used by farmers, as well as professional and amateur gardeners. Some countries, such as Luxembourg and Thailand, have already banned its use and others are going to do so in the coming years. That being said, many countries still use it.

Erica Irish, DVM, who practices in Minneola, Fla., and works as a consultant for BetterPet, says that concentrated vinegar can be less toxic than other herbicides, but most pets will be perfectly safe with any weed killer as long as their owners are correctly following the directions for applying it. No matter the product (vinegar-based or otherwise), you will want to keep animals away during its application and drying period. It is not recommended that you choose an everyday garden centre solution. Standard weed killers often contain chemicals that can severely poison any animal. Weed killers can also have a negative effect on wild animals, too. Natural weed killer is any weed killer made from natural ingredients. While these tend to be less effective than industrial strength weed killers, they are safer to use on your lawn and kinder to wildlife. More details can be found about the ingredients found in commercial natural weed killers in the “Ingredients in Weed Killers” section below.

The bottle of weed killer automatically dispenses out pre-measured amounts of the concentrated product. Although some thought is still required whilst making up the diluted formula, it’s easier than a classic free-pour dispenser.

One thing to note about this weed killer is that it doesn’t work especially fast. To kill the roots, it needs around 3-4 weeks. While the weeds do start to wilt within a few hours, it takes 7 days before I actually felt the weed killer was working! Despite the slower results, it does work as well as others on the market, and it’s very easy to use. A lot of products kill grass as well as weeds; however, there are a few weed-killer gems worth knowing about if you’re keen to clear your lawn without damaging it. This Weedol Lawn Weed Killer is successful at removing clover, dandelions and other unwanted culprits from lawns, without scorching or killing off the grass. This makes it one of the best selective weed killers, making it possible to carry out targeted weed killing on the lawn! Flazasulfuron works on weeds when they first start growing, as well as when they are in their ‘adolescent’ stage. It’s absorbed by the roots and then works its way through the rest of the plant. For those who struggle with stooping it boasts an extra long handle to prevent you from having to bend over and it’s also detachable to help you store this bazooka sized product away with ease. I rate this product very highly, but for the control of lawn moss in a garden where pets spend time, I feel it’s the best product out there.

Recipes for A Pet-Friendly Weed Killer

This formula comes ready to use, so there’s no need to dilute it before using, and like the Roundup pump ‘n’ spray, this bottle comes with its own spray gun that can be adjusted to change from wide spray to focused jet. As you can see, weed killers are not your only option when dealing with those green garden invaders we all love to hate, and perhaps one of the alternatives methods would suit you better?

This is one industry that obviously doesn’t advertise what’s in the bottle which is why a mix of white vinegar, salt and washing-up liquid is worth considering. Spraying during windy conditions can also cause the chemicals to spread to areas that you did not intend to treat, killing plants that you wanted to save. Pets and children can go into the garden once the applied weedkiller is fully dried, it becomes inactive once it touches the soil. Pros Still not convinced they’re safe to use? While they won’t be as strong as chemical weed killers, you can use natural homemade methods to keep weeds at bay.These ingredients are used because they specifically target certain types of plants. Therefore, they are often found in selective weed killers as they shouldn’t kill of grass or other vegetation that they’re not intended for. This is mainly to ensure they don’t get the product on their feet and transfer it to your lawn, accidentally killing the grass! Over-using a product will simply put your pets at risk, while also not providing better results. Keep pets inside