Weeds are difficult to eliminate at the best of times, but they are even more difficult to banish from sidewalks and gravel.
At least that’s what one homeowner discovered after trying every trick to kill gravel weeds.
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He took his riddle to a popular Facebook group to see if anyone knew the secret to getting rid of them for good.
“Help needed!!! This is my entry. I can’t get rid of the weeds,” he wrote in the post, alongside a Photograph from your garage entrance.
He explained that he has already tried some popular tricks including vinegar and salt, hot water and even chemical herbicide.
“Now I’m lost. Nothing works! Every time I take them out, five appear in their place.
“I’m getting really depressed because it feels like a mess all the time.
£Eventually we will recast the stones with thicker fabric for weed control, but for now, what can we do!?”
Luckily, garden fans are the perfect solution for the homeowner, and it’s something that won’t break the bank.
Many have suggested using Rosate, a powerful herbicide used for annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds.
One said: “I’ve been using it for a few years, brilliant stuff, but a spray won’t get rid of the weeds in the summer, you have to work at it, but it gives results and over time the weeds are few, nothing will be A miracle cure, I wish it were, but Rosate comes very close to a miracle.”
A second agreed: “Definitely Rosate, it will kill the roots and not just burn the top.
“It takes about 10 days for it to look like it’s doing anything. It’s also pet-friendly once it dries, so when you spray, leave it on for at least an hour before letting your pets outside.
“Rosate is the strongest herbicide used by professionals and farmers to clear fields for crops.
“You would need to dilute 50ml/5 liters of water as a spray and leave it for 3 to 4 weeks to reach the root system.
“You’ll see when it works, as the green turns brown and starts to disintegrate.”
You can buy a one liter bottle of Rosate for around £13, but for a weed problem the same size as the owner you only need to use around half a bottle, meaning the trick should only cost £6.
Other Tips for Banishing Stubborn Weeds
Gardening professional Alan Titchmarsh previously shared some of his top tricks for getting rid of weeds with Gardeners World.
Loot them
Gardening veteran Alan said another way to ensure your garden is weed-free is to weed dry, bare areas of the garden weekly.
He said this ensures weeds don’t germinate and spread throughout your garden.
Alan said it’s best to weed the area on a dry day so the weeds wilt and become dehydrated.
Pull them by hand
Alan said that for weeds with shorter roots, like chickweed and chickweed, you can simply pull them out of the ground with your hands.
He said it’s best to do this when the soil is wet so you can easily remove the entire root system.
By pulling these weeds out of the ground, you attack them before they have a chance to spread their seeds throughout your garden.
Shave them
Some weeds can grow in inappropriate places, such as between patio slabs.
Alan advised scraping the weeds between the slabs, using an old kitchen knife.
He said you can “pull” the weeds and recommended pouring herbicide in this area to prevent more weeds from appearing.
What is a weed? And why are they important?
Simply put, a weed is a plant that grows in an area or space that you don’t want it to.
Rebecca Miller, associate editor at Fabulous and enthusiastic gardener, explains why gardeners need to become friends with weeds.
“From nettles, buttercups, docks and dandelions – there are so many wonderful plants that are called weeds. And yet, as soon as the weather warms and we spend more time outside, we want to pull, pull and kill as much as possible, to make our gardens look perfect and immaculate.
“Weeds are essential to our ecosystem – many are pollinators, providing food for bees, bats, beetles, butterflies, moths and wasps. And without weeds, these animals wouldn’t survive until early spring.
“Weeds also give back to nature – when they die and rot, their roots break, feeding microorganisms and insects and creating paths and tunnels for worms. Abundant life below means abundant life above.
“Weeds are also brilliant indicators of soil health – which is important if you want to grow something in your outdoor space. When microorganisms and insects break down weeds, they release essential nutrients into the soil that plants absorb. They also store nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the soil, creating cleaner air and removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, mitigating the climate crisis.
“So before you pull out all the weeds in your garden, why not give some of them a chance to grow and flower and see what comes into your garden to enjoy the flowers…”
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