The Mantoloking Environmental Commission is now publishing a “Tip of the Month” regarding environmentally friendly dos, don’ts, and other ideas. The July tip is below:
“Living near Barnegat Bay and the ocean, as we do here in Mantoloking, it is important to avoid using fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides on our properties as much as possible. Lawn treatment chemicals can leach into the waterways polluting the water and harming the aquatic life that lives there. The following is a recipe for a natural weed killer which is very effective, and safe, for use around your home.
Put a 1/4 cup of salt into 1 cup of white vinegar (or portion accordingly) and add to 2-3 gallons of water. Also add a bit of liquid dish washing soap to help the solution stick to the weeds.
Spray apply the solution directly to the weeds being careful not to have the solution touch your grass, flowers etc . as it will kill them too.
The application of this natural weed killer will not only help protect the Bay and ocean, but will also help to keep you and your neighbors’ children, grand-children, and pets safe.”
The Ocean County Soil Conversation District is also a good source of environmental education and tips. Ed is a member of the Mantoloking Environmental Commission.
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