Some herbicides don’t kill grass and are also pet-friendly. These products are specially-formulated to only kill certain types of plants (like broadleaf weeds), with the active ingredients also being of low toxicity to animals. Ideally, you should think of pet-friendly weed killers in two forms: As with Roundup Natural, use this product on soil, grass (to kill the grass), gravel, and fences. Neudorff WeedFree will kill almost all plants, so keep it away from anything you want to keep. While glyphosate is still technically labelled as being pet-safe, and the amount used in a shop-bought weed killer is likely to be too low to have a real effect, the WHO says it is carcinogenic to humans, so we wouldn’t recommend risking it. This is a safe multi-use product but it really shows its worth when mixed as a weedkiller with salt and washing up liquid. I have been using this for years and although there is a little work in mixing it correctly, it is affordable and very effective at killing weeds.

If you can’t keep your pets off your slabs or paving, then do give this recipe a miss. Instead, use the eco-friendliest method there is – pulling up the weeds by hand. Weed burners are popular with people who don’t like to use chemicals in their garden, although the weeding process is more time-consuming for sure. Still, it is quite fun wielding a mini flame thrower, especially for anyone who grew up watching action movies in the 70s and 80s.With some products being more pet and environmentally friendly than others, but then not quite having the weed killing performance of the more toxic products, it can be hard to decide on what makes the best pet friendly weed killers. Paving knife: Killing weeds on your path is a breeze thanks to the wide variety of weed killers out there – but digging them out once dead can still be a pain. A paving knife is specially designed to get in to all those little nooks and crannies and dig out any weed remains – simple . The downsides to using white vinegar is that it doesn’t really get down to the roots so you have to apply it multiple times (but not more than every two weeks), and it also has a strong smell, making it not exactly ideal for indoor applications. Taking its inspiration from homemade weed killing solutions, WeedKil utilises 60g of acetic acid in its ingredients, one of the main components found in vinegar, making it a safe and easy way to handle annual and perennial weeds.

Some of these organic weed killers come in a variety of sizes from a single litre, to very large containers/pot. Others, however, are only available in a single size. Why does this matter? Well, for a couple of reasons.With the lawn cut take out your scarifier. I like to use a scarifier and lawn raker. My preference is the Bosch lawn raker and scarifier. Some prefer to go with a lawn scarifier and aerator in one. In that situation I would use the Einhell scarifier and aerator as it’s my favourite choice at the moment.

If you do decide to go with a weed killer, and you have small children and pets, avoid anything that has glyphosate, chloroform, sethoxydim, etc. and instead get a vinegar-based one or one that has a lot of acetic acid as the main ingredient, as these are the safer options. Best lawn weed and feed for pet owners but please follow instructions: Miracle-Gro EverGreen Complete 4in1 12.6kg – 360m2The Gallup Home & Garden Glyphosate Weedkiller comes with gloves and a 60ml measuring cup. The dilution ratio is 30ml of concentrate per 1 litre of water, but always read the instructions on the label. A spraying certificate is not needed with this, so you can use it when you want. Be very careful though because it is still very dangerous. Weedol are a well-known name in the weed killing world, and they are offering great value for money with this 8 tubes for the price of six promotion for just 10 pounds. For more homemade pet-safe weedkillers, see my guide on the best homemade weed killers that are easy to make. Pros If you have a large garden the 20kg bag is a great buy and on par with EverGreen 400sqm Complete 4-in-1 Lawn Care for value. I still prefer the Evergreen though.

If you’re looking for an option as close as you can get to a standard weed killer, our recommendation is WeedKil’s Glyphosate-Free Solution, which is one of the only products on the market to advertise itself as child and pet friendly! teaspoons ofwashing up liquid/dish soap (preferably a more environmentally friendly brand that is not antibacterial – I used Bio-D and it did the job). The name Roundup Fast Action Weed Killer Pump ‘N Go Ready To Use Spray explains most of the features of this weedkiller. It’s part of the line of Roundup Prevent and Protect garden products. Its fast action, in that Roundup, claims that the weeds show the first effects of the weedkiller in just one to two days. This is much faster than the claims of one to two weeks, or longer, made by other brands. This product kills annual and deep-rooted perennial weeds with just one application. This stuff works fast! With visible signs within a few hours and dead weeds after 48 hours. After which you are green to go with your replanting.

That is not a problem with this pet friendly weed killer. It is completely waterproof after only 3 hours or so and a those all too frequent showers won’t do it any harm. Glyphosate-free weed killers are also more environmentally friendly as they don’t contain th e same harsh chemicals as more traditional weed killers. This US government factsheet states that Pelargonic acid is found naturally in foods and is used commercially as a food additive and consuming or inhaling small amounts poses no risk to human health. It also states “toxicity tests on non-target organisms, such as birds, fish, and honeybees, revealed little or no toxicity”. The World Health Organization (WHO) believes glyphosate may cause cancer in humans, and glyphosate has been the subject of several international court cases related to cancer in humans. Therefore, even though glyphosate is currently considered safe for pets, that may change in the future. Again, organic weed killers are the best for this as they usually allow you to replant after just day or two. Weed killer power