8 Best Weed Killers of 2021

This weed killer from Green Gobbler has more than 6,600 reviews on Amazon with a 4.2 rating. It kills many types of weeds such as dandelions, clover, chickweed, thistle and more. It comes with a trigger spray for the bottle making it easy to dispense. It can be used on sidewalks, concrete, mulch beds, and other places where weeds pop up. 

Reviewers say that this product killed their weeds and was easy to use. However, it does kill many types of vegetation so take care around lawns, flowers or any other plants you want to keep alive. This is made with a highly concentrated form of vinegar so the smell may be bothersome at first but will fade over time. 

Many weed killers that made it through our vetting process can not be used on lawns because they are non-selective which means they will kill all types of vegetation, including the lawn. With this weeder, you can specifically pluck out the weed without having to worry about ruining the rest of your lawn. It has a long handle so there’s no kneeling or bending over to help prevent a sore back or knees. 

Customers highly recommend this product giving it a 4.0 rating from over 700 reviews saying it’s easy to use and one reviewer suggests waiting for it to rain and the ground to make the job even easier.  

Ortho Ground Clear kills all types of grasses, weeds and even moss and with visible results in as a little as 15 minutes. Upon drying in about two hours it’s rainproof so you won’t have to worry about it washing away from the rain after application. It has a spray applicator with a long handle, so it can be targeted at the specific weeds you want to kill. 

Take note though, this is a non-selective spray meaning it will kill all types of plants so be sure not to get it on anything you don’t want to kill. It’s one of the highest-rated weed killers at Home Depot with 1,330 reviews and a 4-star rating. Shoppers love that the trigger wand sprays exactly where you need it and does not get everywhere for targeted weed killing. 

This formula is ready to use straight out of the bottle and delivers weed-killing results in 24 hours. It’s one of the most popular weed killers on Amazon with over 1,000 reviews and a 4.1 rating. It’s effective on clover, moss, poison ivy, dandelions, chickweed, thistle, dollar weed and general weeds and grasses. 

According to Eco Garden it’s also safe for use around pets and kids and reviewers say this weed killer is effective. It does have a stronger vinegar-like scent at first but users of this product say it goes away after a few hours.

Get rid of those pesky weeds sprouting up on your walkway or rock bed with this liquid formula. It’s made to eliminate broadleaf and a variety of grass weeds. It works quickly and results can be seen within 24 hours. 

You’ll need to be careful where you spray this weed killer since it is nonselective and will kill all types of greenery, however it does not leach through the soil so you won’t have to worry about the liquid seeping into other areas where you don’t want it. Because this solution is concentrated, be sure to follow the mixing ratio according to the instructions to get the desired results.

You can buy this weed killer in a 5-gallon size which is enough to cover a large area. It’s highly rated on Amazon with nearly 850 reviews and a 4.3 rating. Shoppers say that this works just as well as Round-up weed killers, but you will need to use more to get the same results. One reviewer commented they used this on their entire backyard full of weeds and saw results in 24 hours.

If you would rather not use any liquid weed killers, this torch is a good option to rid of weeds. Shoppers gave this nearly 1,100 reviews and a 4.2 rating. This torch will kill weeds with a quick burst of fire, though it does need to be hooked up to a propane tank that will need to be bought separately. 

Many reviewers raved that this killed weeds effectively and preferred to use this over a chemical sprayer. Because this is a torch, it’s best to take precautions such as prewetting surrounding areas and not using this around anything flammable. 

One of the best ways to keep weeds in check is to prevent them from growing in the first place. This landscape fabric creates a barrier so weeds can not grow through and eliminates the light that weeds need to grow while still letting air and water through to keep the soil underneath healthy. 

It’s easy to use: simply unroll the fabric and cut to the size needed to cover your landscape. It has over 3,600 reviews and a 4.6 rating with customers saying that this is more durable than what they normally buy at the hardware store.