UPDATE: This giveaway has concluded and is closed to new entries.Â
Every spring I have the best of intentions of keeping my yard and patio well-weeded. And every spring I do my best to keep up with the little suckers, but because I can’t make weeding my full-time job (after all I do have two kiddos to watch after and a little thing called a blog to tend to), the weeds eventually declare victory and I hang my head in defeat.
This spring, however, I decided to get a headstart and try my hand at creating a natural weed killer. With two little kids and two dogs, I don’t do petro chemicals in my yard, so making something as non-toxic as possible was a requirement. I played mad scientist and concocted a mixture of vinegar, hot water and dish soap, sprayed it on the little buggers and waited. While it worked to some degree (they shriveled a bit), it was not the miracle herbicide I was hoping for.
Thankfully, right about that time, I was contacted to review an organic weed killer called Nature’s Avenger. I was more than happy to give it a try. Nature’s Avenger is made with natural citrus oil which gives it a very pleasant scent, is EPA-certified, safe around children and pets, and, I’m pleased to report, it gets the job done! I tried it on a few rogue weeds in my yard and it killed them and quickly too (within a couple hours). While I wouldn’t use it all of the time (it’s still fun to get my hands dirty now and then), it is nice to have an organic weed-killing alternative for those occasions I don’t have hours to spend weeding the yard.
Find a store near you that sells Nature’s Avenger or you can buy it online.
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If you’d like to try to win a bottle of Nature’s Avenger, just leave a comment here AND link to this post on your blog. If you don’t have a blog, that’s OK. You can still enter to win. The deadline to enter is Friday, June 27. The winner will be chosen using Random.org and notified via email the following day. Please make sure you include a valid email address.
If you are looking for another eco-friendly giveaway, head over to A Mama’s Blog for a Let’s Go Green giveaway.
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chelle says:
Ahh you need to teach the kids how to pull weeds! hehe
June 17th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Beth says:
How funny you should talk about weeds! I am going through this myself with my garden. I have found rock salt to be great and I had the vinegar recommendation too! I sprayed part of my garden weeds with vinegar last night and I’m anxious to see if it works!!
But I’ll certainly play your give away! I’ve been reading you for a while, but I’m a bad lurker type! :)
Coming Up For Air
June 17th, 2008 at 8:20 am
To Think Is To Create says:
Oh I’ve been looking for something like this! Very cool.
June 17th, 2008 at 8:42 am
Kayris says:
You can also use a mixture of vinegar with a squirt of dish liquid (make sure to use one that is NOT antibacterial) to spray on weeds. It works. My H has been using it in our yard. However, it will also kill grass and flowers, so use it accordingly.
You can also buy corn meal gluten at the farmers co-op and spread it down in the fall and again in the spring as a pre-emergent weed control.
And when you pull your weeds, don’t throw them in the compost pile, or you’ll end up with more weeds.
June 17th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Heather Cates says:
OOOO, I would love this. I am constantly battling weeds in our xeriscape landscaping. I try to be true to my environs, but end up having more weeds than the other water hungry scapes.
June 17th, 2008 at 9:31 am
Wendy says:
Would love this product – I’m fighting a losing battle with weeds under my kids’ playset/swingset. It was all nicely mulched, all weeds gone a month ago – and now they’re in full force again!
June 17th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Elizabeth M. says:
I had no idea they made an organic weed killer. That’s wonderful! Every time I use my chemical based spray, I feel so guilty. I sometimes have to go after the dandelions with spray as it’s so hard to get the whole root without breaking it off and they keep coming back to haunt me. I’d love to try out this organic alternative. Thanks for sharing!
June 17th, 2008 at 9:51 am
New Green Mama says:
This would make my husband happy. He loves using spray to kill weeds.
June 17th, 2008 at 11:45 am
Stella Blue says:
fabulous! We have a large, weedy, hillside and Mr Blue is constantly sneaking behind my back with a backpack full of roundup. I can’t wait to try this out!
June 17th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Astacia says:
I have been looking for this type of product. I have some weed prone areas in my lawn I need to hit.
June 17th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Nicole says:
You know I need this as I prepare my junked up house for the market ;) I’ll have to go see where it’s sold!
June 17th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Meghan says:
Hmm… maybe I need to try the vinegar/dishsoap trick. Grass and weeds are overtaking my rock walkway. My husband said we should spray it; I’d prefer this alternative spray.
June 17th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Michelle says:
Thanks for the tip, it looks great!
June 17th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Deb says:
I am SO disappointed in the vinegar routine! It was my hope for a “green” weed killer and is disappointed so!
I can’t use citrus oils in the house, but outside I’ll have to give it a try.
June 17th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
Shannon says:
I’d love to try it – I’ve tried a couple that weren’t great and would love something that works. I’ll have to see if I can get my hands on a bottle of this! Thanks for the tip – and I linked you on my blog.
June 17th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Sandra says:
Count me in! Weeding kills my back and I need something stronger.
June 17th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Rashmi says:
I hate those nasty weeds! How dare they step foot in my immaculate yard?!
Ok, ok, I confess, it’s not that immaculate. But it is MY yard and I reserve the right to throw out anything I don’t want there. That includes a sneaky neighbor’s dog poop And weeds!
So count me in for this great green giveaway!
June 17th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Alana says:
I’ve been having good look with vinegar for my weeds that get full sun but I have a few shaded areas that need help. A landscaper told me if you pull certain types of weeds before they are dead it will just generate more growth – explains why my battle against weeds has not been too successful in the past.
June 18th, 2008 at 6:06 am
Ellie says:
I would love to let my DH try this. He currently uses something that isn’t good for us and then we can’t play in the yard for a couple of days.
June 18th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Janelle says:
Am already weary of battling weeds trying to break up my patio. I would gladly give Nature’s Avenger a try. Thanks for thsi post!
June 18th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Alicia says:
I would love to try something that’s green and safe for the environment.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Deb says:
Oh wow, I would love to win this! Weeds seem to be just about the only thing I can grow well, and our yard is overrun. I can’t keep up with pulling them and I hate to use the toxic stuff with kids running around. I would love to try this out! :)
June 18th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Cindi says:
Hi, My husband never believes me about organic products working. I would love to prove him wrong! Please enter me in your drawing for the organic weed killer. Many thanks,Cindi
June 18th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Ginny says:
I’d love to win this. We have such terrible problems with weeds, and I hate chemicals! I also blogged it here http://momcontests.blogspot.com/2008/06/natures-avenger-organic-weed-killer.html
June 18th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
angel rollins says:
would love to win a bottle to get rid of some bad weeds! thanks : )
June 18th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
:::::::::::: wife mom maniac :::::::::::: says:
Oh my goodness I need this stuff, I quiver in fear before the weeds that are current;y taking over my garden. Some of them are longer than my children when considering the depth of their roots, so my preschooler and toddler would be pretty useless to take these crazy weeds on.
http://wifemothermaniac.blogspot.com/2008/06/seeking-non-toxic-weed-killer.html
June 18th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Jeannine says:
I really hate spraying weed killer or any other pesticide on my lawn. I hate to think about going barefoot in the yard, tracking that in my house and bed. I will be trying Nature’s Avenger as soon as I can find it.
Linky goodness
June 18th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Shay says:
Please anything to make gardening easier…as I’m pulling weeds, mowing the lawn, or watering I have to keep my eyes on my toddler at all times or she’s pulling my flowers, running out the gate, or running in the water. UGH!
June 18th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Nature Deva says:
I put your link on my blog :)
June 18th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
*Donielle says:
Oh how I need this! My yard is being overrun right now since I’m so busy with VBS this week and next!
June 19th, 2008 at 5:27 am
Kam A says:
This product looks wonderful!! My lawn definitely needs it!
June 19th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Emily N. says:
Thanks for introducing me to this product.
June 19th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Cat says:
Oh that sounds interesting!
I just found out that we have “spider mites” killing a couple of our trees, and that there’s nothing organic for it :-(
June 19th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Paige says:
yeah! organic weed killer!
June 19th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
PsychMamma says:
Would love to win this and give it a try. I’ve found it’s really hard to find natural gardening/outdoor supplies in our area. I’m still trying to learn where to find things, but might have to resort to ordering this online. Thanks for a great link!
http://psychmamma.wordpress.com
June 20th, 2008 at 8:34 am
Jessica says:
I have beeen looking for something like this! Thanks!!!
June 20th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
keith james says:
thank you
June 20th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Karen says:
Oh man do I need some of this!!! I used to use vinegar and really, it worked OK. My back yard smelled like salad though.
June 21st, 2008 at 12:13 pm
judy brittle says:
this is great. i’ve been looking for a safe weed killer.
June 21st, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Doreen says:
Awesome! An organic weed killer!! :)
June 21st, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Donna says:
I don’t have a blog, but I’d love to win this. My husband has been recently spraying our weeds with a chemical weed killer and I cringe every time he uses it. I’d love something natural to try!
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:25 am
michelle rosborough says:
I like that this has a Natural Fresh Citrus Aroma
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Dale Louderback says:
Great contest
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:54 pm
sara says:
this stuff sounds great! i could use it, the weeds are winning here.
June 22nd, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Carol Ezovski says:
We could sure use some of that around here!
I put your button on my Blog also!
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:53 am
clenna in NH says:
I so need this product. I have been pulling weeks all day.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:05 am
Lisa says:
we just moved and the new house has a yard full of weeds! I’d love to try this so the baby isn’t exposed to lots of herbicides
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:57 am
Michelle says:
Flowers flowers everywhere, and I do love your blog. I also love the earth, and want to help protect it. Thank you for the giveaway and tips on this wonderful product!
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:15 am
Cindy Flores says:
Thanks for introducing me to this product, I’ve been on the look out for a product like this.
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Annamarie Voss says:
Thanks for reviewing this product, I am going to try it in my garden.
June 24th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Marlena says:
Great giveaway…doing yard work over the next few weeks so a great time to win. Thanks!
June 24th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
tangie c says:
I would love to try that in our yards! I like trying new, eco-friendly things.
June 24th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Gloria Dornin says:
wow, my aunt sure needs this, she is pulling weeds at 84
June 25th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
A Mama's Blog (Heather) says:
I’d love to try out Avenger! I have a lot of those little weeds growing in the cracks between the sidewalks, that I just can’t pull out, and obviously since the boys play out there, we don’t want to use any harmful chemicals.
I posted this contest and a link back to this post, on a reminder post today on my blog to enter the Lets Go Green.biz giveaway as well. :-)
June 25th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Betty Shoemaker says:
thanks for this contest would love to try this in my flower bed.
June 26th, 2008 at 5:44 am
Elaine says:
I would love to try this product as I too worry about using chemicals around pets and children!
June 26th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Hetal Gandhi says:
I would love to try this natural organic weed killer
June 27th, 2008 at 5:14 am
Heather C says:
Well, this would be just lovely. Thanks for the giveaway.
June 27th, 2008 at 11:49 am
sandra kao says:
great product
June 27th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Connie says:
Wish Nature’s Avenger was offered at a store near me! We’ve been doing the vinegar thing for several weeks, and it is like the weeds are laughing at us!
June 27th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
kathy pease says:
my lawn is one big field of weeds :(
June 27th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
pat antonucci says:
My husband and I would just talking about weed killers that are safe..and we were discussing methods..and weighing the pros and cons of using anything…this would be perfect for us!!
June 27th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Anna at Hank and Willie says:
We have a gravel driveway, and I’ve given up with the vinegar and salt. I’d love to try this, thanks for the giveaway!
June 27th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Kristen Hendricks says:
I would love to win this bottle of weed killer as I have a major problem with weeds. This is something that I could really use and the fact that it is environmentally friendly is even better since I’m trying to do more to help out the environment. This is a great giveaway. Thanks.
June 27th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
e l rogers says:
Hope it gets rid of poison ivy.
June 27th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
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June 30th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Monica says:
I couldn’t wait so I purchased a bottle of Nature’s Avenger RTU from their website at http://www.naturesavenger.com
I’ve been using it in the yard and veggy garden… It smells nice and really works!
June 30th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Ron Cook says:
I’m 100% an ORGANIC gardener, I’ve never considered using weed killer as an alternative to hoeing and tilling until I read your blog. Now I’m very interested in finding a gallon of the Nature’s Avenger for pre-spraying my watermelon and pumpkin patches, as well as those hard to get to places along irrigation lines and corners. I tend a 1/2 acre garden
100′X 150′ plus a Fall Ornamental gourd patch and pumpkin patch.
Thanks for the info on this product!
May 29th, 2009 at 8:01 pm