A gardening expert has shared her advice on how to banish problem weeds for good. Gena Lorainne, from Fantastic Services , advises on using boiling water for particularly stubborn weeds: "Boiling water is a very aggressive and quite effective method to get rid of weeds from hard-to-reach places." She notes that the scalding water can vanquish virtually any plant quickly: "This is simply because the hot water can destroy practically every plant, no matter how tough and meaty its leaves are.
" However, Gena warns against using it near desired flora as it's lethal to them too: "This solution is never used around regular plants because it would kill them instantly too." The process, she mentions, is straightforward: "Using boiling water to kill weeds is quite easy – you just need to boil some water and pour it on the patio while aiming for the cracks where the weeds live." The outcome should be evident swiftly, with weeds yellowing and perishing within minutes.
Switching gears to common household items, Gena presents white vinegar as an acidic marvel that not only cleans around the house but also acts as an herbicide. The trick is to apply it with caution, especially on patios, since it's capable of annihilating weeds instantly, reports the Express. You can pick up a bottle of white vinegar for as cheap as 29p.
She recommends dilution for safety: "To treat the patio weeds with vinegar, you must dilute it with water. The best possible proportion here is one part vinegar and two p.
