Toxic weed killers offer a quick fix, but in the long term they cause conflict in the delicate balance of nature and have a detrimental impact upon the environment. The chemicals in weed killers have been linked to numerous diseases and birth defects, and they pose a significant risk for our children and pets.

Weeds themselves are part of nature and can often act as useful companions for other plants, but sometimes they do grow in unwanted places in the garden.  A natural gardener seeks to find balance in the garden and many weeds can be managed rather than destroyed, simply removing seed heads for example can keep weeds under control, or removing problem plants by hand.   Plants such as nettles make excellent compost. Where weeds are causing problems, there are natural solutions that can be used without harming the environment and eliminating the health risks associated with exposure to dangerous, highly toxic weedkillers.