To Kill Weeds & Grass on Patios & Driveways
Persistent weeds find a way to grow even in small places, such as cracks or openings in your patio and drive. Due to the small area, you can not simply dig up the whole weed roots and all. A combination of weed removal techniques gives you options to control the unwanted weed and grass growth. Regularly killing the weeds finally reduces the number of weeds that attempt to increase in the area. With chemical and manual weed control methods available, you are able to get your patio and driveway back in shape without those pesky weeds.
Monitor areas in the patio and drive where weed growth is ordinary, such as fractures or joints. Catching the weeds early makes elimination easier and reduces additional growth from seeds.
Dig out weeds with a distinctive weed knife that fits into the cracks of the patio or drive. The tool permits you to scrape out the weed and its roots to reduce the chance of regrowth. A stiff wire brush also works for scratching out small weeds, according to Amateur Gardening Weekly.
Kill weeds by pouring boiling water onto them. The hot water burns the weeds so they stop growing. Pull the weeds out of the cracks once the boiling water kills them.
Spray a weed killer designed for the specific type of weed if you don’t mind using compounds. Examine the weed killer on a small area to ensure it doesn’t discolor your patio pavers. Apply the compounds on a dry day without wind, so the herbicide does not reach other plants in your landscaping.
Discard any weeds you eliminate in the garbage to avoid dispersing seeds or allowing the roots to regrow. Some seeds may remain if you place the weeds in your compost bin. When you use the compost in your backyard, those weeds may grow .
Replace sand in paver joints to prevent future weed growth. Brush the sand into the cracks and moist it. Put more sand in the cracks as needed to fill them.
