My Pinterest toilet paper roll planters are working like a charm. My little pepper sprouts are growing steadily and I'm excited to get them in the ground. I won't have to wait too much longer if the weather remains as warm as it's been!
In the meantime, I've been exploring a few other ideas I gained from my Pinterest community.
Idea #1: Vinegar Weed Killer - Result: Fail - According to this "pin," spraying vinegar on weeds will kill them in a day or two.
For my first attempt, I diluted two parts vinegar with one part water and sprayed every weed in sight. The result was a slight browning of the edges of the weeds.
After a little more research I tried full-strength vinegar with a bit of soap to help it stick to the leaves. The result was the same. The weeds did not relent but I developed a craving for salt and vinegar potato chips.
Idea #2: Bleach Weed Killer - Result: Fail
What can I say? Bleach doesn't kill weeds either.
I suspect that the pinners who initially posted these ideas must have really wimpy weeds. Clearly they're not the industrial strength, ten-foot root varieties that we are so blessed with.
Conclusion: I guess I'll just use Round-Up. It seems like it's the only thing that really works. I will, however, welcome any clever weed-busting ideas from the seasoned gardeners out there!
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