"Friendly" weed/grass killer

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niccig

Discussion Starter · Jun 1, 2005

Recently bought a house with a *gorgeous* garden, and I love getting outside, especially when DS (5 months) is having a nap. Problem is bermuda grass has gotten into some of the garden beds. I have sprayed with roundup but I can only do it when someone else is at home to pick up DS. I like to first have a shower, change clothes before I touch him after I've sprayed and with a screaming baby waiting, it's easier for someone else to be there. So, what other ways can I kill this grass that won't also hurt my son? I would still wash my hands, but would like to not have to shower/change first.
TIA

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rubelin

· #2 · Jun 1, 2005

vinegar. works best when you spray it in bright sun, and it's better on broadleaf stuff, but a good soaking right where all the leaves join should get bermuda grass. Though the best thing for bermuda is yanking all the runners and putting in root barriers.

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amybw

· #3 · Jun 1, 2005

what aobut poison ivy? We have it growing up a tree that DS loves to touch.

thanks!

Amy

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rubelin

· #4 · Jun 2, 2005

Well, luckily, I have no idea about poison anything

But it's just vinegar which I can get in 2 gallon bottles for about $3 at Costco and I found a small pressure sprayer for $7 at Big Lots, so it's worth trying. We have some scary nightshade things that I'm going to try it on this weekend.

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