1 week Ago By Millie Bull
Weeds are pesky plants that have a habit of popping up in the most unlikely of places. One place where weeds tend to thrive is on patios, driveways, and paths, where they have plenty of access to sunlight, water, and air. Removing patio weeds can be tricky, especially if you want to avoid using harsh chemicals.
With this in mind, fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have shared their go-to method for removing patio weeds. It comes after Sue Wright asked the Facebook group, ' Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips' what the best solution was to remove weeds from between her paving slabs. One of the most suggested methods was to use salt either by itself or in conjunction with vinegar or water.
Tina Christoffersen said: "On places you do not want any growth of anything, white vinegar with salt and water. I use a five-gallon bucket with a gallon of vinegar and a bunch of salt. Mix well and pour onto those places.
Be careful not to get anywhere you want something to grow." Judy Gibson replied: "I boil water with vinegar and salt for weeds on the sidewalk and driveway. Yes it works.
May have to re-treat." Helen Mcmillan commented: "Salt works a treat. Put it down, dry and let it work its magic.
" Lyn Marshall agreed and wrote: "Rock salt. Sweep it in, leave overnight, then sweep it all away..
.along with the dead weeds!" Patricia Goodnough added: "I use ordinary table salt. I buy the cheap stuff in round cardboard containers and just pour it into cracks in sidewalks and driveways.
I pour it along front edge of garden bricks. "Usually, two days later, things are turning brown and drying up. Yeah, you have to repeat it every few months, but it’s cheap and easy!" Salt kills weeds by disrupting the plant's internal water balance, which causes the weed to become dehydrated and eventually die.
Salt works most effectively when mixed with water as the weed then absorbs the salty water. The experts at Safer® Brand , the leading supplier of organic compliant products that target pests, diseases and more, also suggested using salt, especially on paths. The experts said: "Another weed killer found in the kitchen is salt.
Mix three tablespoons of salt and just enough warm water to liquefy the solution. "Salt kills weeds by causing dehydration, but it also makes the soil barren, so only use this weed killer in areas that you don't want any vegetation - like a stony path." Salt can be bought from most supermarkets or online.
Asda table salt costs 65p and M&S table salt costs 40p from Ocado..
