Let them get stung! Plus: Herbs and herbicides, marital discord resolved
Q:*My husband insists on using herbicides on the weeds that spring up between the cracks in the sidewalk. He says it’s not a big deal because the chemicals are only going on the pavement. What do you think?*
A: Yeah, you can probably guess whose side I’m going to take in this argument. Any chemicals you use around your house can end up on you, on wildlife and in runoff that flows to the ocean — not to mention the environmental impacts of manufacturing, packaging and shipping those chemicals in the first place. Besides, weeds that spring up out of pavement are too easy to deal with using non-toxic methods. Chop them down with a hoe or shovel — just think of all the money you’re saving on gym memberships — and if there’s any vegetation left, spray a mixture of white vinegar and water on them, or pour boiling water into the cracks.
Easy, huh? And isn’t it nice to win an argument with your husband? Glad I could help.
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