Remove weeds from gravel with 1 natural item that ‘works better and faster than vinegar’ (Image: Getty)
are notorious for invading paths, and even find themselves growing in gravelled areas. These unwelcome guests, ranging from henbits and chickweed to crabgrass and dandelions, have no issues about sprouting in places they’re not invited. As spring approaches, it’s crucial to act swiftly to prevent these weeds from taking over your gravelled spaces.
One woman, unsure of how to deal with the weeds growing on her gravelled pathway, sought advice on the UK Hints and Tips Facebook page. She was uncertain whether to use a chemical weed killer, given the possibility of rain during the end of the winter season.
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Spring is when weed growth resumes (Image: Getty)
Sharing a photo of the weeds sprouting through her gravelled path, Angel Choco asked: “Hi folks, is it worth putting down weed killer on my gravel now or would the rain just dilute any solutions?
“Also wondering if anyone uses bleach solutions to kill weeds. I have a gravel driveway and hate using Resolva or Roundup due to the bad press of it causing health issues. Thanks.”
Members of the group advised Angel to “avoid bleach at all costs”, suggesting an alternative solution she might already have in her kitchen cupboards.
Kacy Jane suggested: “Use salt and hot water. The salt kills the plants, and the hot water will help the weeds absorb the salt quicker and also help kill the weeds.
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Many gardeners recommended using salt and hot water to kill gravel and patio weeds (Image: Getty)
“My driveway used to be covered in weeds, I now have the odd weed growing up. I originally did a one-to-one ratio when the weeds were bad.
“However, I struggled to get the salt to dissolve in that amount of water, so reduced it to one to two salt to water. Now I quickly pour salt on the weeds and then pour water on them later when I remember.”
Judi Murphy shared her gardening tip: “I use salt and water as it works way better and faster than white vinegar. I was told about it about three years ago and I have been using it since.
“I buy the big cheap bags of salt and dissolve half a bag in hot water. I add a little lemon washing up liquid and I have a separate red watering can. One can take half a bag.
“Don’t use it on anything you don’t want to kill off though because it will kill plants and grass.
“I put it on the gravel areas and over the slabs twice a year and apart from the odd weed or bit of grass through the slabs, it works.”
She also mentioned that after using this method for the past three years, she’s noticed “less and less weeds are coming back”.