Pet-friendly weedkiller

scorpionxedos

I have two areas of garden which I want to clear of weeds. One is 10m x 5m; the other is 4m x 5m.The larger area, I want to lawn. The smaller, I'm not sure yet.

But I have two cats and several others visit for feeds, so want something that is pet-friendly and cost-effective.

Any other appropriate weeding advice welcome.

Thanks guys.

I_have_spoken

Glyphosate, but probably best to keep pets off until it's dried from the leaves

Davesnave

Glyphosate is just about your only option. Do it on a warm day and it'll be dry in an hour. Cats eat grass, but there is no evidence I'm aware of that shows ill effects as a result of ingesting treated grass.

For large areas, get it most cheaply by buying a generic brand and purchasing a decent sprayer which you'll be able to use afterwards once washed out very thoroughly. Ready mix will work but the sprayers are short-lived.

Remember, glyphosate takes at least two weeks to show any effects, hence people coming on here and saying it doesn't work! .

Better_Days

Do you think this would work well on weeds in a gravel drive Dave ? The PO of this house just put gravel on top of the weeds which are now growing through with a vengence. Could I spray on with a plant sprayer?

Davesnave

Better_Days wrote: »

Do you think this would work well on weeds in a gravel drive Dave ? The PO of this house just put gravel on top of the weeds which are now growing through with a vengence. Could I spray on with a plant sprayer?

There are some other options for that situation, none of them cheap, but I will have to PM you later.

For regular driveway maintenance it's worth buying a knapsack sprayer, to save your back.

Something like this:

http://www.waterirrigation.co.uk/matabi-supergreen-12l-sprayer.html

You don't need to fill it right up! 2.5 litres is ample to carry around, but the hand held jobbies are a drag.

scorpionxedos

Thanks guys. Glyphosate it is then.

Better_Days

Davesnave wrote: »

There are some other options for that situation, none of them cheap, but I will have to PM you later.

For regular driveway maintenance it's worth buying a knapsack sprayer, to save your back.

Something like this:

http://www.waterirrigation.co.uk/matabi-supergreen-12l-sprayer.html

You don't need to fill it right up! 2.5 litres is ample to carry around, but the hand held jobbies are a drag.

Thanks Dave much appreciated. :beer: There's a massive barn place near us that sells just about everything - and I wouldn't be surprised if they had something like that sprayer.

forgotmyname

I use salt between the crazy paving. My test subject was a dandelion. (After i accidently killed a sunflower that is).

Put about a table spoon on it and within hours you could see it withering. Just pour a trail of it now and sweep it into the cracks.

suejb2

Vinegar (1 litre)washing up liquid (teaspoon)and salt(teaspoon) and spray