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How Vinegar Can Prevent Goosegrass From Taking Over Your Yard
By EZEKIEL MAINA
Vinegar has proven to be an effective and eco-friendly method to hinder the rapid proliferation of the weed goosegrass, also known as wiregrass or crowfootgrass, in your garden.
To tackle goosegrass, it's best to use horticultural vinegar, with an acetic acid concentration between 20% and 45%. TradeKing 30% Vinegar, available on Amazon, is a good option.
To make the solution, mix a gallon of distilled vinegar with a tablespoon of dish soap and a cup of table salt, and apply it using a spray bottle for more precise targeting.
The ideal time for application is on a sunny day when temperatures exceed 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, avoid applying the solution before rain to prevent it from being washed away.
Vinegar treatment may not kill the roots of goosegrass, necessitating multiple applications. After the weed has wilted, carefully dispose of the remnants to prevent any resurgence.
It's recommended to wear gloves and protective eyewear during the treatment. It's also important to shield masonry, metal, and other plants in the yard from the vinegar solution.