Gardeners have been urged to prepare for battle as weeds spring into action all over your cherished green spaces during the hot spell of weather . From invading lawns to sneaking onto patios and driveways, and even wedging through the foundation gaps of your home these unwelcome guests are a perennial pain. You can march down to your local garden centre or DIY hub and you'll be met with an arsenal of snazzy, rainbow-hued (not to mention pricey) weed-busters, boasting solutions from root ruiners to next-day weed annihilators to the bee-friendly non-glyphosate options.
Looking to exterminate weeds without wielding weedkiller or harsh chemicals? Gardening experts are dishing out their top tips for at-home weed whacking like it's going out of fashion, with white vinegar and salt mixtures topping the charts of natural remedies. Yet, while vinegar might not hurt the purse strings too badly, it's no friend to the environment and a definite foe to bees which find themselves in peril if they come into contact with it, reports the Express . Amidst a shocking insect decline, reports suggest numbers have plummeted by up to a colossal 80 per cent, so maybe its time to explore kinder methods of weed control and guess what? The most sustainable option doesn't cost a thing, and all it requires is a bit of kit likely sitting in your kitchen right now.
What's this miracle method? Its nothing more than boiling water tipped directly onto those pesky plants. Just heat up your kettle a negligible .