A WOMAN has shared a 30p hack that killed the weeds in her garden path in the blink of an eye.
Hazel’s garden path was full of annoying weeds that appeared in the cracks between the flagstones.
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Determined to get rid of them, the gardening fan went into the kitchen and boiled the kettle.
She then poured the boiling water straight onto the weeds.
As soon as you pour boiling water over the weeds, they will begin to wilt.
This is because the extreme heat of the water will dehydrate the weed’s root system.
Be very careful when performing this method as you can easily burn yourself from the boiling water.
NextHazel took some table salt and poured it on the weeds.
“This really works,” she said.
After leaving the weeds for a day or two, Hazel returned to the path and the weeds died.
Hazel explained that the weeds will not grow back as the salt sterilizes the soil and prevents vegetative growth.
What’s more, salt is extremely cheap and can be purchased for just 30 cents at the supermarket.
Be careful not to pour boiling water or salt on plants you do not want to harm, as they will also be killed with this method.
Hazel’s hack likely left many impressed, as her video (posted under the username @my.allotment.obsession) has racked up 790,000 views on the video-sharing platform.
Gardening work in July
The Sun’s gardening editor Veronica Lorraine has shared the tasks you need to tackle in your garden this July.
1. Prune wisteria
You should only prune wisteria twice a year – and July – or mid-summer – is one of those times. After flowering, cut the long side shoots to about seven buds, five or six leaves.
2. Remove the tomatoes
Your tomatoes should be really setting – so remove any side shoots without flowers – and remove any leaves that are shading the tomatoes – this will give them maximum light and energy.
3. Keep weeding
Hand weeding and hoeing the surface of the soil will keep weeds under control.
4. Feed dahlias
To keep dahlias blooming until autumn, you should feed them weekly with a liquid fertilizer rich in potassium – which encourages flowering.
5. Keep plants dead
Keep deadheading your bedding plants and perennials – so they keep coming back for the season. With roses, be sure to get back to a set of five leaves, giving it the best chance of blooming again.
6. Check your pond
If you’re lucky enough to have a pond, make sure it’s free of algae, which can really bloom when the sun goes down.
7. Feed your lawn
Whether with liquid or granulated food. If you chose granules, try to remove them before the rain arrives, so they penetrate the soil.
8. Take care of strawberry plants
Cut the leaves off strawberry plants after picking them – leaving the top intact – which should help with next year’s fruiting.
9. Sow extra seeds
July weather is a great time to sow seeds as the warm soil and sun are great for germination. Try carrots, winter broccoli and other brassicas.
10. Move young plants into the ground
Place any young plants left in the greenhouse – such as zucchinis – in the soil.
TikTok users rushed to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts.
One person said: “I’ve been doing this for years!”
Another person said: “I’m going to try that on my gravel.”
A third person said: “So helpful, thank you for this.”
A fourth added: “I would need about 20 kettles for all my weeds.”
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“This hack saves money on herbicide and is non-toxic,” she said.
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