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The plant also can be controlled by applying a nonselective herbicide, but that will not save digging.
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Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
How to Use Baking Soda to Kill Weeds Baking soda is an effective, natural herbicide that is best reserved for weeds growing in hardscape rather than garden beds.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Depending on the severity of the herbicide damage, the plant may recover, and the new growth may look normal.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
Inspect for pests, provide adequate sunlight, and protect plants from extreme temperatures or herbicide drift.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
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Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
How to Use Baking Soda to Kill Weeds Baking soda is an effective, natural herbicide that is best reserved for weeds growing in hardscape rather than garden beds.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Depending on the severity of the herbicide damage, the plant may recover, and the new growth may look normal.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
Inspect for pests, provide adequate sunlight, and protect plants from extreme temperatures or herbicide drift.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbicide. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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herbicide
noun
her·bi·cide
ˈ(h)ər-bə-ˌsīd 
: a chemical substance used to destroy or stop plant growth
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