Weeds can make the house look grubby from the outside (Image: Getty) Weeds growing through the cracks of paving stones, for example, can make any home look unkempt. While the task of pulling out the weeds can be arduous, especially for your back, there's a simple solution to removing the unwanted plants. Typical go-to methods to remove weeds , aside from pulling them out from the ground, include pouring boiling hot water over them and the use of white vinegar.
Experts at Driveway Paving – who can transform your wasted garden area into a new enjoyable living space for you and your family – revealed another solution. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) "Saltwater is another effective homemade weed killer," the experts noted. "Just make a solution of three parts water with one part salt." Don't miss.
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"The salt will dry out the plant and kill it," the expert explained. "For an even more effective weed-killing process, sprinkle some dry salt on hardy weeds to hasten the drying-out process." There are methods to prevent further weed growth, too, such as sweeping the patio often.
The experts elaborated: "Typically, weed seeds are blown or fall onto the gaps. When left in place, the seeds sprout and grow. Trending The removal of weeds can make a home look more presentable (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy "If you sweep the patio of pavement often, the seeds will not find ample time to grow.
" The use of polymeric sand between the gaps in stones and pavements is also recommended. "The sand consists of super-fine particles coated with an additive like silica as the binding agent when it comes in contact with water," the experts noted. "This forms a better seal between the slabs and stone, preventing weed growth.
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