IF you plan on having guests over to spend time in your garden this summer, you’ve come to the right place. There’s nothing more annoying than relaxing in the garden on a sunny day , only to be stared at in the face by nasty weeds . So if your patio , driveway, path or paving are covered in the pesky stuff, then fear not, we’ve got you covered.
Particularly if you've tried everything - from bleach, to laundry detergent to boiling water - this trick is one you'll be kicking yourself for not trying sooner. And if you’re on a budget as a result of the cost-of-living crisis - don’t worry, you won’t need to splash the cash on pricey cleaning products. In fact, you’ll probably already have the secret in your garden shed .
Express.co.uk spoke to Craig Wilson, co-founder, director and in-house gardening expert at Gardeners Dream , who shared a super "simple" method to prevent weeds from growing in patios.
Thanks to this easy hack, all you’ll need is a broom - yes, you heard that correctly. Rather than spending ages on your hands on knees trying to pull out weeds by hand, Craig suggested sweeping patios a few times a week to prevent them from settling. He advised: "Weeds can be very irritating, especially when they recur, but there are a few things you can do to control and prevent them from growing.
"One of the simplest ways to prevent weed growth is to sweep regularly to remove seeds and debris. "By sweeping your patio once or twice a week, you will prevent the chanc.