Easy Way to Remove Weeds From Chain Link Fence

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05-19-2014, 05:12 PM

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I need help trying to figure out a safe non-chemical way to get rid of the grass and weeds along my fence line. It isn't a large area just big enough for my two dogs to run and enjoy the outside without being on a chain and taking over the whole yard. The problem that arises is that I am allergic to weed killers. So much so I will break into hives even after its dried a couple of days why I avoid other peoples yards just so I dont have to make a visit to the doctors office for a cortisone shot. I don't want to weed eat at it as it takes forever and rips through the line quicker than I like even as an edger (We had the fence placed as close to the ground as we could to deter the dogs from digging there as well as spikes put through some of the fencing where the ground dipped and being flush was not optional). I've heard of a vinegar, baking soda and salt solution but I cant find directions to mix and the strengths of each to use. It is imperative that we do not us a weedkiller or some other chemical along that line as I dont want to set off an reaction in myself or in my rottweiler who already has strong allergies and has to be kept inside when we mow/weed eat. As they are so strong we do have to medicate her to get her to relax before it ends up in an emergency visit to the vets for a closed off air way due to her inability to breathe due to the allergens.

05-19-2014, 05:21 PM

Ellwood 8,537 posts, read 15,381,611 times Reputation: 14175

05-19-2014, 05:33 PM

ukrkoz 17,238 posts, read 23,169,480 times Reputation: 19027

This^^^^^ Steam. Portable steamer will kill them even more "organic" than vinegar, though the last has advantage - dogs will avoid fence Torch. propane burner.

05-19-2014, 07:57 PM

kinkytoes Location: Land of Free Johnson-Weld-2016 6,472 posts, read 15,577,468 times Reputation: 6495

I'll second vinegar, but you have to pour down a lot. I've used it on weeds and it works. One of the big box stores near me sells gallon jugs for a dollar something. I think it was called "cleaning vinegar."

05-19-2014, 09:45 PM

Location: Silicon Valley 18,816 posts, read 29,415,821 times Reputation: 38326

A goat.

05-19-2014, 09:49 PM

Emeraldmaiden 6,750 posts, read 7,785,070 times Reputation: 10122

Quote: Originally Posted by NoMoreSnowForMe A goat. LOL! That would entertain the dogs ... until the head-butting began. Also, goats challenge fences, so they'd be off to greener pastures in no time. We have a similar problem - chain link fence at back of property, borders on commercial property. No dogs to worry about, though we also dislike using chemical herbicides. We've decided on mulching. Grass clippings for now, and we'll add pine mulch as we chip up the ugly-arsed trees we're cutting down.

05-19-2014, 09:58 PM

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Quote: Originally Posted by Emeraldmaiden LOL! That would entertain the dogs ... until the head-butting began. Also, goats challenge fences, so they'd be off to greener pastures in no time. We have a similar problem - chain link fence at back of property, borders on commercial property. No dogs to worry about, though we also dislike using chemical herbicides. We've decided on mulching. Grass clippings for now, and we'll add pine mulch as we chip up the ugly-arsed trees we're cutting down. He he, yeah, I was picturing the goat/dog bonding sessions. I had another idea, though, OP. What about planting something along the fence, like a privacy hedge or some type of vines that you could just mow up to? Might be easier to just have a hedge along the fence, then mow along the hedge. Just a thought. Your situation is quite the challenge.

05-20-2014, 08:22 AM

ferraris 6,482 posts, read 8,147,070 times Reputation: 4547

Are the weeds woody or green? If they are green I really think a lawn mower/weed whacker is the best bet even if it takes a spool or two of line. If it's woody you might just have to get in there with loppers and saws. I had almost no luck with vinegar based solutions on my fence last year. The only other thing I can think of is covering the area with black plastic or a tarp and waiting for the weeds to die.

05-20-2014, 08:42 AM

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I'll give the vinegar solutions a try, Thanks for the website. Just picturing getting a goat actually makes me laugh considering I can see it going after my older dog in agitation when his herding instinct goes wild and he starts herding the poor creature around the yard. I sadly just see the rottweiler running and hiding in a corner.

05-20-2014, 08:54 AM

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Quote: Originally Posted by prissrei I'll give the vinegar solutions a try, Thanks for the website. Just picturing getting a goat actually makes me laugh considering I can see it going after my older dog in agitation when his herding instinct goes wild and he starts herding the poor creature around the yard. I sadly just see the rottweiler running and hiding in a corner. Hmmm, good point lol! The herder needs to leave the goat alone long enough to be able to eat some weeds now and then .

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