Pet-Safe weed killer?

[falada45]

DH wants to get something to take care of the crabgrass and dandelions in our backyard. We have two dogs. Anyone use anything that's relatively safe for pets?

[karmasabiotch]

[falada45]

May 6, 2013 15:19:59 GMT -5 AutumnRose25 said:

Salt & Water Mixture to Kill Weeds in Grass & Flowers Weeds in Flower Beds

Things You'll Need

Gin
Apple Cider Vinegar
Liquid Dish Soap
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Instructions
How to Make a Non Toxic Weed Killer

1
Gather supplies. You will need gin, apple cider vinegar, liquid dish soap, hot water for the mix and a hand held mister to apply it.

2
Mix the gin, apple cider vinegar, and water. Combine 1 tbsp gin, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 quart of hot water. The water should be hot but not boiling.


3 Add liquid dish soap. Carefully stir in 1 tsp of liquid dish soap. Pour the mixture into a hand held sprayer.

4
Drench the weeds. Spraying the weeds, being careful not to spray any nearby plants. Weed the area closest to the plants by hand to avoid damage to the plants.

5
Control weeds. In addition to the weed killer a few gardening practices can reduce weed growth dramatically. Plan to weed for 30 minutes every week. Do not let weeds go to seed. If you do nothing else, remove the seed heads or pods from weeds.

6
Maintain your weeding habits during the off season. Cover plants with mulch to prevent weed growth. Plan to rotate crops from year to year because weeds and pest have difficulty adjusting. Add the weeds to the compost because they make excellent compost



Read more: How to Make a Non Toxic Weed Killer | eHow.com www.ehow.com/how_2320303_make-non-toxic-weed-killer.html#ixzz2SXu8Iyla

Does that actually work?

I hate gardening so I don't know why DH has passed this chore off to me. I'll just tell him I like dandelions and they are staying!

[dizzydee]

I have yet to find anything to work. I've used the recipe above and it worked on some weeds after about 10 days, but not on crabgrass. So I use good old weed and feed. I apply it when I know it's going to rain soon. After we put it down we water the grass very well. Then after it rains and the grass dries I let the dogs back on it. I have plenty of other areas to walk my dogs though and keeping them off of it for 3-4 days isn't that big of a deal.