Summer Preparations

Summer Preparations

Hi, it’s already mid May. Time is truly moving fast. We are beginning the yard and pool work. Since we have moved into this new to us house, we’ve hosted an annual July party. And will do so this year.

Last week we removed the cover from the pool. The cover itself is work. Next is getting the water crystal clear. Kevin is the pool chemist. My job is cleaning the pool. While I am working on the blog, Kevin is attending to the chemical needed for algae. Once I return from the library, I will begin the vacuuming and scrubbing.

Our pool furniture is the wrought iron tables and chairs. It will be necessary to repaint them for this year’s party. I do this about once every three years. Makes them look new!

Here are images of how our pool area looks after the winter.summer preparationsKevin did start burning some of the weeds. But we need to do so much more.

Check back in a few weeks to see our progress!

Working on #75 Clean the pool area.

Take Care. Best wishes, Debra
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Summer Preparations

Homemade Weed Killer

homemade weed killer

Homemade Weed Killer

Hi, they say April showers bring May flowers. Right now I need weed control! Kevin uses Roundup. But with all of his chores, he doesn’t spray as much as I would like. It was Easter weekend, my dad was telling us of the homemade weed killer he tried and said worked. So this is what I am going to try in a selected area of our driveway. Our driveway is gravel and all those pesky weeds are growing up between the rocks.

homemade weed killerThe Recipe:
White Vinegar 1 gallon
Table Salt 2 Cups
Dishwashing Liquid A good squirt.
Hot Water I used half a gallon to dissolve the salt before mixing with vinegar.
Sprayer I bought a 1 1/2 gallon sprayer.

It is not recommended spraying this homemade weed killer on concrete (sidewalk or driveway) or where you do want plants to grow (in your garden).

As you see, I will need to give it one more application.

Have you tried this homemade weed killer recipe? How did it work for you?

Take Care. Best wishes, Debra
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