Yahoo News Weed killer that will 'kill off gravel weeds forever' and you'll have it in your kitchen
Weeds on gravel and patios come in a variety of species, from grassy weeds like henbit and purslane to woody weeds such as broadleaf or dandelions, all are more than capable of sprouting up in large numbers on gravel paths and patios. The real challenge isn't just their removal, but acting swiftly enough to prevent them from taking over completely.
Addressing the issue of weeds on your gravel path, driveway or patio doesn't necessarily mean you have to resort to harmful chemicals that could potentially damage your garden or pose a risk to pets or wildlife.
One of the most frequently recommended natural methods for removing gravel weeds is the use of white vinegar. While vinegar "may well kill some small weeds", if the objective is to permanently eradicate them then "vinegar will not work", says Chelsey, a gardening expert at Good Grow.
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She says that vinegar "simply burns away the visible part of the weed", and while it may appear dead and behave as such, the roots remain intact and will regrow. If gardeners wish to utilise a homemade weed killer on their driveways or patios, then "rock salt is the way to go," reports the Express.
Although table salt can be employed as a weed killer, if your driveway is overrun with weeds that you want to permanently remove then you're going to 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 agree that using rock salt can exterminate gravel weeds. They said: "Rock salt is actually a super-effective and totally natural weed killer that is ace at clearing a gravel driveway."
Homeowners are advised to "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 remarked that "it's almost unbelievable".
The gardening gurus highlighted that this approach yields "long-term results", but caution it should not be applied in areas where future planting is intended.
They elaborated, saying: "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."
They concluded with a word of advice for those considering this method: "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."
