Weeds in your gravel driveway or patio surfaces don't mean you must resort to toxic chemicals that might spoil your garden or harm pets - you can use something from your kitchen. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters From grassy weeds like henbit and purslane to woody ones such as broadleaf or dandelions, weeds have no problem sprouting up in large numbers. The real challenge isn't just removing them, but acting swiftly enough to prevent them from taking over.
Dealing with weeds on your gravel driveway or patio doesn't mean you have to resort to harmful chemicals that could damage your garden or pose a risk to pets. One of the most frequently recommended natural methods for killing weeds is using white vinegar. While vinegar "may well kill some small weeds", if the aim is to eradicate them permanently then "vinegar will not work", says Chelsey, a gardening expert at Good Grow, reports the Express .
The unique Scottish 'welly garden' by beach near 'must visit' seafood restaurant She clarified that vinegar "simply burns away the visible part of the weed", and while it may appear dead, the roots remain intact and will regrow. If gardeners wish to use a homemade weed killer on their driveways or patios, then "rock salt is the way to go". Although table salt can be used as a weed killer, if your driv.
