Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
DIY Eco-Friendly Lawn Care: Kill Weeds Without Harming the Bees
Want a lush, green lawn without sacrificing the bees that keep your garden thriving? This eco-friendly lawn care guide tells you how to naturally kill weeds while protecting pollinators using safe, DIY methods. Learn the best non-toxic treatments, smart lawn maintenance tips, and pollinator-approved tricks to keep your yard healthy, vibrant, and bee-friendly. Perfect for anyone wanting a greener home and a greener planet.
A clean driveway needs weed maintenance
The Inspiration
Years ago, I created a recipe for natural weed killer and it is very effective. See that article here. Then I received a bottle of Spruce Weed and Grass Killer to test that is safe for use around people, pets and bees.
A store-bought weed killer is something we didn’t consider in prior years, as we haven’t been able to find a safe version, but Spruce finally stepped up to the challenge! I put it to the test ASAP (even in late November in SWFL, we have weeds).
We tested Spruce Weed & Grass Killer
Buy It
Why Buy Spruce Instead of Making My Weed Spray?
While the natural weed killer is effective, the Florida weeds just come right back, so you will have to make it often and use it weekly for weed control. The Spruce is effective too, but it also helps prevent re-growth of weeds as it dehydrates to kill the roots. We have pets and an abundance of honey bees, so we were happy to see this Spruce product being safe for them and humans!
DIY weed control is effective!
Related DIY Yard Fun
We love our DIY landscaping rock idea that prevented sand from being “rained” into our pool area. See it here via our YouTube channel @carolynjbraden or below:
My Process + Results
As I said above, the Southwest Florida weeds always come back, especially in the summer rain season. They also sprout up year-round, so I’m always pulling them out in our shell landscaping and sidewalk areas. We have a double lot, so we have quite a bit of natural landscaping with seashells and pine straw.
Using the automatic wand is easy
I used the very handy sprayer of the 64 oz. bottle, following the directions, to spray some weeds in our backyard area. It smelled like citronella, which was great instead of smelling like chemicals. I sprayed it on a sunny day at 4:00 in the afternoon.
Spruce is effective!
By 10 am the next morning (another sunny day, no rain), the weeds had turned into a dark green/brown color. By the following morning, they were fully brown.
Final Thoughts
Overall, if you are looking for a better weed and grass spray, try Spruce! It’s easy to use (it’s no-mix and mess free), smells good and is effective!
Take Action
I encourage you to try either the Spruce or our DIY weed spray and share your creations on your social accounts! If you tag me using @carolynsbloomingcreations or @carolynjbraden, I’ll see it! Or tell me about it in the comments below.
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Carolyn J. Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.