Roundup lawsuit hits Supreme Court — but here are 6 glyphosate alternatives to protect your yard without toxic chemicals

Home Outdoors Gardening Roundup lawsuit hits Supreme Court — here are 6 alternatives to kill weeds in your yard without toxic chemicals News By Camilla Sharman published 28 April 2026 Natural ways to prevent weeds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Roundup, the most widely used weedkiller in the U.S., is currently being discussed in the Supreme Court over whether it is safe. The high-profile case, widely reported in the media, including CNN, has raised issues about the health risks of glyphosate in the weedkiller and its link with cancer.With heightened concern about the safety of weedkillers, there has been a rise in interest in alternative products and how to keep your yard weed-free without risking your health.At Tom’s Guide, we regularly report on alternative methods to keep weeds at bay in your yard and how to remove them. Here we take a look at 6 organic ways to treat weeds naturally.Article continues below You may like 7 tips to banish weeds from your lawn that won't harm the grass Say goodbye to lawn weeds with this simple March hack — and revive your plants Forget chemicals — expert says this common laundry staple is the secret to banishing stubborn weeds for good 1. Mulch (Image credit: Shutterstock)Stopping weeds before they grow is always the best measure, and Chriss Handley, lawn care specialist at Online Turf, agrees. She told Drugwatch, “Prevention is always key and is your strongest battle against weeds when it comes to getting the best use out of your eco-friendly weed killer alternatives,” Handley said. “You also may have to reapply and be more persistent with the eco-friendly solutions to get the full effect.”One of the best ways to prevent weeds is to cover your soil with a mulch. It acts as a physical barrier that blocks sunlight and stops weed seeds from germinating. A two to four-inch layer of an organic mulch, such as wood chips or bark, will suppress weeds and help to retain moisture.You could also try newspaper and cardboard to suppress weeds.2. Manual removalRemoving weeds manually can be backbreaking, which is why preventing them in the first place will save you time. However, there are plenty of weed-removing tools to help you get to the root of the problem. window.sliceComponents = window.sliceComponents || {}; externalsScriptLoaded.then(() => { window.reliablePageLoad.then(() => { var componentContainer = document.querySelector("#slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yZabNDgGHaZge8a7YKLbtn"); if (componentContainer) { var data = {"layout":"inbodyContent","header":"Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.","tagline":"Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.","formFooterText":"By submitting your information you agree to the <a href=\"https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Terms & Conditions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a> and are aged 16 or over.","usDisclaimerFooterText":"By signing up, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/terms-conditions\\\/\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of services <\/a> and acknowledge that you have read our <a…

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