Green Problems, Green Solutions

Winter rains bring

winter green to the

Valley of the Sun.

Our lawn looks great,

especially after Brooke

mows it. She pulls out

the old/new reel push

mower on Saturdays

and silently criss crosses

the two patches of grass

in the back yard. Then she asks for her $10 which is gladly given.

However, rain falls on the just and unjust alike, which means the grass

and the weeds both get watered. This particularly healthy weed is one

of dozens and dozens that has sprung up all over the yard. So we are

in the weed killing mode. Cordell and I have different methods of

solving problems, and that includes weed killing. I suggested a more

environmentally friendly attack for round one and he agreed.

My solution: BOILING WATER

As you can see, it is immediate and effective. However,

it takes time and can only cover small areas. For the

small beds by the back door, it works well.

Cordell has gone to work in the front yard with a

sprayer full of VINEGAR, with a bit of soap added.

It takes a few days and requires some sunshine,

but can certainly cover larger areas. His weeds

are looking a bit droopy today.

We really should work together, because the

wilted spinach aroma is drifting from the backyard

and mixing with the redolence of the vinegar in the

front yard. We could

add a little oil and have salad on

the Esplinade.