Forget vinegar to kill gravel weeds - cheap household item 'works better'

Weeds on gravel and patios come in many different species. There are grassy weeds like henbit and purslane, and woody weeds such as broadleaf or dandelions - all of which have zero issues with sprouting up in masses.

However, the worst part isn't just trying to remove them, it's acting fast enough that they don't suddenly take over. Tackling weeds in your gravel driveway or patio surfaces doesn't mean you must resort to toxic chemicals that might spoil your garden or harm pets.

One of the most commonly natural methods suggested to remove gravel weeds is to use white vinegar. While vinegar "may well kill some small weeds", if the goal is to get rid of them forever then "vinegar will not work", according to Chelsey, gardening expert at Good Grow.

She explained that vinegar "simply burns away the visible part of the weed", and while it may look dead and act dead, the roots are still intact and will regrow. If gardeners want to use a homemade weed killer on their driveway or patios, then "rock salt is the way to go".

Although table salt can be used as a weed killer, if your driveway is home to a lot of weeds that you want gone for good then you're going to have to use rock salt. It's the "fastest way to kill weeds on your drive forever", reports the Express.

Gardening experts at Joe's Lawn Care also agree with using rich salt to kill gravel weeds. They said: "Rock salt is actually a super-effective and totally natural weed killer that is ace at clearing a gravel driveway."

Just a few sprinkles of rock salt on the ground around offending weeds should be enough with the gardening experts claiming: "watch as the salt kills the weeds in just a matter of days". They excitedly asserted that "it's almost unbelievable".

According to them, rock salt tends to provide "long-term results". Hence, it is suggested for places where flower and crop planting is not planned.

They clarified: "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."

While that sounds absolutely perfect for your gravel driveway situation, make sure you sprinkle the salt conservatively.