Meg Chatterton Meg Chatterton

8 Ways to Control Weeds Sustainably

The days of reaching for a chemical spray every time a weed pops up are thankfully fading. We now know the damage those products can cause to fauna, our soil and our waterways. Glyphosate, one of the most common herbicides, has been linked to cancer and shown to harm pollinators. And when toxins leach into the water system, it affects all of us. 

So, what’s the alternative?

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