A “homemade herbicide” usually means a non-selective weed killer made from common household ingredients. It can work on small weeds in driveways or paths, but it is not as strong or selective as commercial products.
🌿 Simple homemade herbicide (common recipe)
First mention: White vinegar
🧪 Ingredients
- 1 liter white vinegar (5–10% acidity)
- 2–3 tablespoons salt
- 1 teaspoon liquid dish soap
First mention: Salt
👨🔬 How it works
- Vinegar dries out plant leaves
- Salt dehydrates roots and soil surface
- Soap helps the mixture stick to leaves
🌱 How to use it
- Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle
- Spray directly on weeds (not surrounding plants)
- Apply on a dry, sunny day for best effect
- Reapply after a few days if needed
⚠️ Important warnings
- It is non-selective → will kill or damage any plant it touches
- Can make soil less suitable for future planting (because of salt)
- Avoid use near lawns, flower beds, or crops
- Do not use near water sources
🧠 What to expect
- Works best on young, small weeds
- May not fully kill deep-rooted weeds
- Often requires repeated applications
🌿 Better long-term weed control
- Pull weeds manually (best for roots)
- Use mulch to block sunlight
- Boiling water for cracks in pavement
- Commercial selective herbicides for lawns
❤️ Bottom line
Homemade herbicide can be useful for small surface weeds, but it is a temporary, non-selective solution, not a permanent weed control method.
If you want, I can show you a safer version for lawns that won’t damage grass 👍
