More details can be found about the ingredients found in commercial natural weed killers in the “Ingredients in Weed Killers” section below. Dispose of contents/ container to a household waste recycling centre as hazardous waste except for empty containers which can be disposed of by recycling.

The time it takes depends on the weed size, season (best when they are actively growing) and weather conditions. Although some thought is still required whilst making up the diluted formula, it’s easier than a classic free-pour dispenser. It should kill the weeds in your garden and their roots, before degrading in the soil without leaving any damaging substances in its wake.In terms of application, the container holds 5 L of liquid which is applied to weeds via a built-in spray nozzle. We also looked for products that came with different attachments – such as a nozzle and hose – to make application easier. It can also take on tougher, pervasive weeds like horsetail, so it’s one of the best weed killers for tackling tough plants without using glyphosate.

This is a general purpose weed killer that can handle a wide range of common, broad leaved garden weeds after a couple of applications. Pet safe weed killers are only really safe once they have dried out, so it’s important to know how long that takes. It seems to work best in hot, dry weather, and certainly shouldn’t be applied when rain is forecast for the same day; the longer the weed killer stays on the weeds, the more effective it will be. It will only work on the green parts of plants, and can therefore be used around trees and under hedges etc.

The Weedol path clear formula is a good all-round pet friendly weed killer, exterminating not only the surface weeds but also their roots to prevent them growing back.