How to eradicate weeds from driveways 'forever', according to gardening experts

From grassy weeds like henbit and purslane to woody ones such as broadleaf or dandelions, weeds have no problem sprouting up in large numbers.

The real challenge isn't just removing them, but acting swiftly enough to prevent them from taking over. Dealing with weeds on your gravel driveway or patio doesn't mean you have to resort to harmful chemicals that could damage your garden or pose a risk to pets.

One of the most frequently recommended natural methods for killing weeds is using white vinegar. While vinegar "may well kill some small weeds", if the aim is to eradicate them permanently then "vinegar will not work", says Chelsey, a gardening expert at Good Grow, reports the Express.

She clarified that vinegar "simply burns away the visible part of the weed", and while it may appear dead, the roots remain intact and will regrow. If gardeners wish to use a homemade weed killer on their driveways or patios, then "rock salt is the way to go".

Although table salt can be used as a weed killer, if your driveway is overrun with weeds that you want to eliminate permanently, you'll need to use rock salt. It's the "fastest way to kill weeds on your drive forever".

Gardening experts at Joe's Lawn Care also endorse the use of rich salt to exterminate gravel weeds.

They stated: "Rock salt is actually a super-effective and totally natural weed killer that is ace at clearing a gravel driveway."

Simply sprinkle some rock salt on the ground surrounding any weeds you can see and then sit back and "watch as the salt kills the weeds in just a matter of days". They claimed that "it's almost unbelievable".

The pros added that using rock salt gives "long-term results" so should not be used in areas of the garden where you want to plant flowers or grow crops.

They explained: "The salt will gradually seep into the ground where it was sprinkled, preventing any weeds (or plants) from being able to grow there for a while."

"Now that may sound absolutely perfect for your gravel driveway situation, but just make sure you are conservative with the amount you sprinkle and where you sprinkle it."

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