Weed exterminators

[Marie2020]

Now this isn't a solution that I know works so asking if anyone else has heard of this method..

Burying a teabag in the place you have pulled out a weed. I have these nasty almost plastic stinging nettles pop up all over my back garden so I thought I would try this when I can get some help digging out these alien monsters.

The roots go down really deep and even when they are dug up completely they still come back

 

[Marie2020]

My problem with using the conventional weed killers is it destroying my chicken wild life or the two feral cats I feed.

I would love to find a weedkiller that's safe for animals

 

[digitS']

I put tea bags in the compost. I have never read anything about weed killing qualities.

No, all these years of seeing that others use vinegar, I have never tried it.

Oregon State University: http://npic.orst.edu/faq/vinegar.html

 

[Marie2020]

I put tea bags in the compost. I have never read anything about weed killing qualities.

No, all these years of seeing that others use vinegar, I have never tried it.

Oregon State University: http://npic.orst.edu/faq/vinegar.html

Thanks Steve

This link won't open for me yet. It's possibly my phone because I had a job getting back in here this morning

I'll try to look later

 

[Dahlia]

Now this isn't a solution that I know works so asking if anyone else has heard of this method..

Burying a teabag in the place you have pulled out a weed. I have these nasty almost plastic stinging nettles pop up all over my back garden so I thought I would try this when I can get some help digging out these alien monsters.

The roots go down really deep and even when they are dug up completely they still come back

I have never heard of that! Does it matter what kind of tea?

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

Interesting tea bag used to inhibit plant growth. Out of Curiosity I looked it up. Black tea has been used for centuries to inhibit plant growth in the link I found. Here’s a brief summary from artoftea.

Teabags have been known to inhibit the growth of weeds, especially those full of steeped black tea. Simply place brewed black teabags on weeds .

Black tea and chamomile tea, like our Egyptian Chamomile Tea, have been known to help combat fungus growth on plants. Simply place brewed teabags directed on your outdoor and indoor plants at the roots to prevent fungicide and keep them healthy.

Placing teabags directly on your compost pile can help break down other items, allowing you to use your compost sooner. You must ensure that your teabags don’t contain any harmful microplastics in order for this to work, so we recommend always being mindful and reading labels.

Wow I learned something new . Thank you..
I have a horrible ground squirrel infestation. I’m gonna give the tea bag a try down the open areas to the tunnels.

Also found a link where coffee grounds can deter garden pests and a good weed and Insect/Critter repellent and unwanted coffee grounds can kill weeds just as efficiently as other store bought brand killers due to their high levels of nitrogen/PH levels. Used coffee grounds in the garden are also beneficial for keeping slugs, snails, and beetles away from plants.

Now I know what to do with that huge Rabbit that just moved in under the barn for a winter borrow site.

 

[digitS']

This link won't open for me yet.

The most important information, I think, is that vinegars used in the kitchen are a good deal less than half as acid as the weed killer. That one should be 20% acetic acid.

 

[Marie2020]

I have never heard of that! Does it matter what kind of tea?

Just the caffeine and tanning is supposed to keep them away.
But I have seen a lot of things online that doesn't work, so I thought I would as you guys if anyone else has tried it out

 

[Marie2020]

Interesting tea bag used to inhibit plant growth. Out of Curiosity I looked it up. Black tea has been used for centuries to inhibit plant growth in the link I found. Here’s a brief summary from artoftea.

Teabags have been known to inhibit the growth of weeds, especially those full of steeped black tea. Simply place brewed black teabags on weeds .

Black tea and chamomile tea, like our Egyptian Chamomile Tea, have been known to help combat fungus growth on plants. Simply place brewed teabags directed on your outdoor and indoor plants at the roots to prevent fungicide and keep them healthy.

Placing teabags directly on your compost pile can help break down other items, allowing you to use your compost sooner. You must ensure that your teabags don’t contain any harmful microplastics in order for this to work, so we recommend always being mindful and reading labels.

Wow I learned something new . Thank you..
I have a horrible ground squirrel infestation. I’m gonna give the tea bag a try down the open areas to the tunnels.

Also found a link where coffee grounds can deter garden pests and a good weed and Insect/Critter repellent and unwanted coffee grounds can kill weeds just as efficiently as other store bought brand killers due to their high levels of nitrogen/PH levels. Used coffee grounds in the garden are also beneficial for keeping slugs, snails, and beetles away from plants.

Now I know what to do with that huge Rabbit that just moved in under the barn for a winter borrow site.

Thank you very much. This is really helpful information

It's really worthwhile asking you guys

 

[Marie2020]

My alert link won't open again. So if anyone else has replied to me please do not think I'm ignoring you.
Have a great night and thanks again to everyone that replied or acknowledged my posts