Summer is now here which means many people will want to relax in their gardens rather than having to spend time pulling up weeds. Weeds are a constant nuisance on pathways but it is important to get rid of them as soon as possible as they can attract pests to gardens and also compete with plants for natural resources such as sunlight, water and nutrients. Luckily, Alan Titchmarsh has now revealed he has a simple way to kill weeds without having to use harsh chemicals or useless methods.
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” All you need to do is boil the kettle and then carefully carry the closed kettle to the patio weeds, and then pour the water onto the weeds as close as you can to aim properly. Drench the weed completely and the hot temperature will destroy the weed leaves instantly so they cannot photosynthesise and continue to grow in your garden. However, it will take two or three tries to completely remove these pesky plants as the boiling water method wi.