Salt can be used as a natural weed killer. To use salt as a weed killer, simply add one cup of salt to two cups of water and apply this solution to the weeds with a watering can. The salt water will dry out the weeds.
Wait until a dry sunny day to spray the salt onto the weed leaves. The salt will dry out the leaves and help kill the weeds. It is important to emphasize that salt can also damage other plants it comes into contact with, not just weeds.
Therefore, we advise extreme caution when using salt near desired plants or crops. So be very selective and precise in the application of saltwater to weeds.
Salt can also be used against unwanted insects. Certain insects such as ants, snails and aphids do not like salt. When these insects come into contact with salt, the salt can dehydrate and kill them. To repel unwanted insects, you can simply sprinkle the salt in places where insects are often seen.
Despite its benefits, excessive use of salt in the garden can lead to soil salinization, making the soil less fertile. Therefore, it is important to use salt as a last resort, and only in moderate amounts.
In short, although salt is a permanent ingredient in our kitchens, it could also find a place among our garden materials. With so many useful uses, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that salt can truly be a secret weapon for our garden!
