A Safe Way to Kill Grass Around Spider Plants

Spider plants, which are native to South America, are grown in hanging baskets or planted around your home’s perimeter. The plants are known for their dramatic appearance and ability to withstand almost any growing conditions. Removing unwanted grass around your spider plant allows it to grow larger, but the task must be performed with care to avoid harming the plant. Create a homemade, inexpensive and natural herbicide to kill the grass without harming your spider plant.

Clear plastic
Masking tape
Rocks
3 cups pickle juice
1/4 cup table salt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Plastic spray bottle
Mulch

Instructions

- 1
  Cover the spider plants with a piece of clear plastic. Secure the plastic to itself with masking tape or weight it to the ground with rocks. The plastic protects the plant from the homemade herbicide without depriving it of sunlight. Do not cover the plants with dark or black plastic.
- 2
  Create a mixture of 3 cups pickle juice, 1/4 cup table salt and 3 tablespoons lemon juice in a plastic spray bottle. Shake the bottle to mix the ingredients.
- 3
  Spray the mixture directly onto the grass, not the soil underneath. Choose a day that is sunny and has no rain in the forecast for at least two to three days.
- 4
  Allow the mixture to penetrate the grass for 12 hours before removing the plastic from the spider plant to allow it to breathe.
- 5
  Reapply the homemade herbicide to the grass 24 hours after the initial application. Once the grass is dead, cover the ground with a 2 inch layer of mulch to discourage new growth.

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