Here's a simple, inexpensive, organic solution for eliminating pesky weeds that invade those spaces wherever they can find a patch of gravel, cracks in concrete or asphalt, spaces between pavers, bricks and stones:
Simply bring water to a boil in a tea kettle or pot with a handle, carefully tote it to the area where weeds are invading your driveway, walkway, garden path, porte cochere or courtyard. Pour the boiling water over the weeds, letting it seep into the ground. The weeds will immediately begin to shrivel all the way down to their roots. Within a couple of days, you can sweep away their dried leaves and pull out the dead roots with ease.
Denny S. says:
Thank you Chris for this simlpe way to get rid of weeds!!! My wife's Grandmother used to do this and it was wonderful to watch her do this........I didn't even realise the impact of what she was doing until you put this on Facebook. Thank you!!
Heather D. says:
I've also used a solution of vinegar and water and a drop of dish soap in a spray bottle to get the dandelions in the yard. The kids enjoyed helping since they were allowed to touch the weed killer!
Jacqueline S. says:
Been doing this and sharing it all my life - learned it from my great-gran!
Couple PS -es. Please scuff around the area first so you don't harm any bugs or toads.
You can use water you have just boiled pasta or sweet corn in . Double play! :)