Vinegar in the YardDandelion Free Lawn: A natural alternative to using expensive and potentially toxic chemicals. Fill a spray bottle with undiluted White Vinegar. “When dandelions start to pop up, spray the center of each flower with the vinegar. Spray once directly on the plant and again near the ground so the vinegar can soak into the roots. This will kill the dandelions and keep them from growing back. It is best to do this on a sunny day when no rain is expected for a few days, because the rain will wash away the vinegar. Increase soil acidity: In hard water areas, add a cup of vinegar to a gallon of tap water for watering acid loving plants like rhododendrons, gardenias or azaleas. The vinegar will release iron in the soil for the plants to use. Grass: To kill unwanted grass and weeds growing in sidewalk cracks or on driveways, just pour on full-strength Vinegar. It's a natural alternative to using harsh lawn chemicals. Pests: Ants may be on the march, invading your territory, but you can deter them without using strong, harsh insecticides. Spread a solution of equal parts Vinegar and water all around their points of entry- door jambs, windowsills, and foundation cracks. CAUTION: Be careful not to spill vinegar on your plants or shrubs.
Vinegar around the House
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