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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Rachel Bull

Can boiling water kill weeds? Horticultural experts reveal all

Close-up of a dandelion seed head with seeds blowing in the wind.

Let’s face it, when it comes to getting rid of weeds in our vegetable gardens, flower beds or in between paving slabs, most of us are on a mission to eradicate them for good before they become an overgrown problem.

Rather than turning to chemical herbicides, the majority of gardeners now look to more natural methods of weed control such as vinegar, salt or even vodka. 

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