How To Get Rid of Poison Ivy - Kill Poison Ivy

I'm seriously allergic to poison ivy. Even though there are plenty of remedies and treatments for poison ivy, prevention is a much more comfortable experience than the rash from being exposed to the oil of the plant. I recently found and tried a somewhat environmentally friendly way to kill poison ivy dead in its tracks and it works like a charm. Poison ivy can be killed with commercial herbicides, but using the least harmful chemicals possible will keep them from entering our soil and water supply. Whatever treatment you use to kill poison ivy, remember to take safety precautions while spraying to keep from being exposed to the oil of the poison ivy plant.

Kill Poison Ivy Plant Treatment

1 Gallon of Vinegar
1 Cup of Salt
A few drops of dish soap (dawn, joy, etc.)

Mix the Vinegar and Salt in a pot and boil until the salt is dissolved completely. Let cool. Add the few drops of dish soap and mix well. Pour into container and label for safety. Pour plant killer into a spray bottle. Spray the poison ivy leaves with the mixture. May require more than one application to get rid of poison ivy.

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How To Grow Potatoes from the Grocery Store

Can you grow potato plants from potatoes bought at the grocery store? Sure you can! Many authorities will say that your seed potatoes should be certified disease-free, but I've yet to have a grocery store potato to develop any diseases while growing. And I've heard of many folks that do this and never have a problem with growing potatoes from the grocery store. Sure, you don't have as much of a selection as you would buying seed potatoes through mail order, but you can grow those grocery store potatoes successfully. Just leave a few eyes on each seed potato piece when you go to cut them. Leave the potatoes in the open for a few days after they are cut. Doing this before burying your grocery store potatoes helps to prevent them from rotting in the ground. You should use this practice whether growing potatoes from the grocery or those bought through mail order.

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How To Kill Weeds With Hot Water

Did you know you can kill weeds with something as simple as hot water? Sometimes we overlook the obvious and go with what advertising campaigns have drilled into our brains. But you can use this more environmentally friendly method of killing weeds and save money in the process. Simply bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and pour the water directly onto the weeds you're trying to kill. You don't have to worry about contaminating the soil around your home with harsh poisonous chemicals. And spending less money is always a good thing. So get a pot of hot boiling water going on the stove and go kill some invasive weeds!

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How To Get a Free Credit Report

Why pay for your credit report when you can get it free? Actually, you can get one credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) once a year, for free! If you space it out, one every four months, you can keep track of your annual credit performance in an orderly fashion. To receive your credit report, go to annualcreditreport.com and follow the directions. While you might think it's not worth it to keep tabs on your credit file, you could quickly find out if you've been a victim of identity theft by occasionally viewing your file.

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