Maintaining a weed-free property doesn’t have to be worrisome or time-consuming, especially if you reach for Spruce Weed & Grass Killer. The relative newcomer to the weed-treatment category impressed our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute with its ability to get the job done, with minimal effort and expense.
WHY IT EARNED THE GH SEAL
Spruce Weed & Grass Killer meets rigorous standards for performance and ease of use set by our experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab and the Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab. Here are the specifics:
EFFECTIVE WEED CONTROL To ensure that Spruce lives up to its performance claims, our chemists and yard care experts did a thorough review of the brand’s independent testing, then ran our own field tests involving various weeds. The results were clear: Spruce works on contact across all weed types, dehydrating the plants and leading to visible results in one hour and dead weeds in a day. Note that the product is not for use on lawns.
SAFE FOR USE AROUND PEOPLE AND PETS Our scientists scrutinized every ingredient in Spruce’s formula to make sure they meet minimal-risk regulations set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. When used as directed (no spraying directly onto people or animals, for example), there’s no worry when working with Spruce. Our analysis confirmed that it’s even safe for bees, when used as directed.
EASY APPLICATION Some weed killers are a pain to apply. Not Spruce. Our pros found the 64 OZ Power Wand container incredibly simple to use — great if you have a lot of ground to cover. The 10 OZ EZ-AIM container lives up to its name, too. Just point and press, then sit back and relax while Spruce works its magic.
EXCELLENT VALUE Spruce is competitively priced with other products on the market, especially given how efficient it is at weed control.
Having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of home ownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations, Dan (he/him) brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as the director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. A one-time roofer and a serial remodeler, Dan can often be found keeping house at his restored Brooklyn brownstone, where he lives with his wife and kids.
