If your gravel drive is covered in weeds, there's more than one way to remove it. You may opt for weed killer, or you can make the most of a natural solution recommended by gardeners

Weed removal is a pesky business, whether you end up with woody weeds or grassy weeds growing through your gravel drive.

But in good news for anyone looking to banish the invader, there's a natural solution you can use to tackle several species.

Recommended by gardeners, the tip is said to 'instantly kill' the unsightly greenery, according to the Express.

It's also made using ingredients you likely already own at home, so you don't need to rush out to buy weed killer.

The 'effective' method, which could set you back as little as 55p, came to light after it was praised online.

It was revealed as the method of choice for several green-fingered pros, when a social media user 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."

In response to the post on the Gardening UK Facebook page, several commenters recommended using salt and boiling water to 'kill' weeds.

"Keep away from the bleach and use boiling water and salt," wrote one person.

A second agreed: "Yes, This works really well. We've stubborn brambles coming up the side of our patio and boiling water and salt is the best way we've found so far to effectively kill them."

Another put: "If you never want anything growing there again, use salt and hot water. It's perfect for driveways.

"The salt instantly kills the plants and the hot water will help the weeds absorb the salt quicker and also help kill the weeds. My driveway used to be covered in weeds, I now don't have any weeds growing up.

"I originally did a one to one ratio when the weeds were bad but struggled to get the salt to dissolve in that amount of water so reduced it to one to two salt to water ratio.

"Now I quickly pour salt on the weeds and then pour water on them later when I remember."

Meanwhile, someone else revealed: "I made a spray of hot water and salt on my paving which I've always struggled to keep weeds off and they've finally not come back. Could be worth a try."

Several commenters were also keen to recommend the natural solution in favour of bleach due to the risk it can pose to wildlife.

Source:
courtesy of MIRROR

by Amber O'ConnorLifestyle Writer, Angela Patrone

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