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Grow with KARE: Dealing with weeds

It's weed season and here's a couple non-toxic ways to deal with them that you might not have tried yet.

As they typically do, weeds have thrived in this hot and wet season. And other than pulling them one by one it's sometimes hard to avoid using toxic chemicals. But here are a couple ways to do just that.

One is a weed dragon, or weed torch. It uses a propane fueled flame to literally burn the weeds away. This is great fo cracks in the sidewalk and driveway and between rocks. Most weeds will not grow back. dandelions are one that will come back so move on to option #2 for those! It is not the best choice for areas close to your other plants or close to your house. Be sure to keep safety top of mind and follow all instructions.

The second option is liquid iron. There are precautions to follow but this is a great option for spot treating weeds in your yard. It works great for dandelions, spurge, oxalis, and many others including creeping charlie! This can pre a pricier options and I"ve only found it online but for me it has been a great option for spot treating areas. Again, follow the instructions that come with the product you purchase. It can stain concrete or rocks, so this is not the best option for cracks in the driveway or sidewalk.

Let us know what works for you!

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