Weeds can be the bane of a gardener's life. As the growing season gets into full swing, weeds can become a huge problem, often growing faster than your ornamental plants, fruits and vegetables. Unless you regularly hoe annual weeds, hand-weed problem areas and prepare soil thoroughly, you're going to be overwhelmed the minute your back is turned.

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Commercially available weed killers usually contain glyphosate, a controversial chemical linked to several cancer cases in the United States. While glyphosate is unlikely to be used in sufficient quantities at as to cause harm for the home gardener, you may want to avoid using it. There is also research to suggest that glyphosate can adversely affect honey bees. It appears that it affects the microbial community in the bees’ digestive system, making them more prone to deadly infections.

So why not try making your own homemade weedkiller, from ingredients you already have in the storecupboard? Salt, vinegar and lemon juice are just a few of the items that can be used to make weed killers.

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