It can be an absolute nightmare to get rid of weeds on your patio and keep them from coming back for good.
Without shelling out for expensive products that can be potentially harmful to wildlife and the rest of your garden, it may seem like there aren’t many options.
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At least that’s what one mother thought when she decided to deal with the weeds in her garden.
Asking for help on a popular budget gardening group on Facebook, the mother said: “What can I do to separate these weeds, they keep growing as soon as I remove them.
“I tried herbicide spray and it didn’t work.”
Huge weeds had taken over his patio and were sprouting from the cracks between the slabs.
Luckily, other gardening fans had just the right trick for banishing weeds without breaking the bank.
Many suggest using baking soda for the job, something most families already have in their kitchen cupboards.
“Baking soda and letting it bake in the sun, the magic happens when it rained,” suggested one person.
“If it doesn’t rain, after two or three days of sun, water with water from a reservoir. It worked on mine!”
“The baking soda has done wonders in my garden, it’s cheaper than herbicide too,” said someone else.
And another agreed: “Sodium bicarb! If you don’t have that salt, it should work.
If you don’t already have baking soda at home, you can buy it for just 59 cents in Sainsburys or 65 cents in Asda.
Alternatively, as one of the gardening fans suggested, you could try using salt to banish weeks of gardening.
However, it is important to note that salt can damage the soil and impede growth, so it should never be used in locations where you might want to grow plants in the soil. future.
Cass Heaphy, Digital Director at Direct Pavingpreviously spoke with Express.co.uk about the best ways to remove weeds from paving.
“If the weeds are really persistent, an organic herbicide is recommended.
“Once applied and weed growth blocked, we suggest repositioning the paving blocks with kiln-dried sand as this will fill the voids and help prevent re-growth,”
He said yards require a similar process, with a slight variation.
Instead of grouting with kiln-fried sand, the pro suggests using something like Pointfix or another epoxy-based joint compound.
This should work on concrete and stone patios as well as outdoor grout for porcelain patios.
“Both exterior grout and epoxy joint compounds are water resistant, so they will help suppress and prevent weed growth in paving joints.”
If you want to clean your driveway without breaking the bank, Cass also has some advice for you.
He said simple steps they often lead to big changes.
“A well-maintained garden and driveway will make the home look well-presented and cared for. Often, buyers believe that a well-maintained exterior means a well-maintained interior.
“General maintenance is good practice and, like most things, prevention is easier than cure.
“One of the easiest things you can do to spruce up your driveway, which can make a big difference in the appearance of your home, is to simply sweep up any unexpected debris.
If you leave things like leaves, twigs, fruit, acorns, and tree bark on your driveway for too long, not only will it look messy, but it can also stain your sidewalk.
“You will need to sweep or blow leaves to clean the pavement every week or so.”
Another easy solution involves adding natural color.
“While not the most innovative solution, planting new flowers is an inexpensive but effective way to reinvigorate your income limits on a budget, so it’s a good place to start.
More Weed Tricks
MORE cheap tricks to banish weeds from your garden for good.
BRUSH: Gardening fans have praised the Rolson Weed Brush, which you can buy at B&M.
One social media user commented: “This is my new friend. £4 from B&M,” while a second agreed: “I’ve used one of these too and it’s brilliant.
BAKE: Gardening enthusiasts have also praised baking soda for fighting weeds.
One man explained: “What will happen then is that the plants will absorb it because they get wet when it starts to rain because they are thirsty – because it is sunny. That’s nature’s way of killing you.”
WASH THIS: According to gardening expert Sam Marlow, laundry detergent is an affordable way to say goodbye to weeds.
He advised: “If you’re on a budget, there’s an inexpensive way to keep weeds under control. If you want to remove persistent unwanted plants from paths or patios, try using washing powder. It’s a super easy way to banish weeds. weeds once and for all.”
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