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Weed Control in Paths and Pavers - February 2016
We have large areas of deco (decomposed granite) and pavers in our yard and weeds are constantly popping up in the deco and between the paver cracks. I have used Once A Year Path Weeder with great success, but, after looking at the active ingredients, I found it was a type of salt. Instead of buying and mixing up the Once A Year Path Weeder, (not cheap and a lot of work mixing it and lugging it in a watering can), I bought a 15kg bag of pool salt. I then tipped portions into a large ice-cream container and sprinkled by the handful it over the areas to be kept weed free. Some I watered in with a hose and other parts I left it sitting dry on top for the rain to deal with - all areas treated have been weed free for two months - which is excellent for the wet season in NQ. DO NOT USE IN AREAS WHERE YOU HAVE, OR WILL WANT PLANTS GROWING.
Contributed by Rhonda Williams
Editor's note: This will work if you are desperate and really fighting a losing battle with weeds in paths BUT I'd use it sparingly. Salt is not something you want to add a lot of to your soil. I use undiluted white vinegar or boiling water from the kettle with good results.
Contributed by Rhonda Williams
Editor's note: This will work if you are desperate and really fighting a losing battle with weeds in paths BUT I'd use it sparingly. Salt is not something you want to add a lot of to your soil. I use undiluted white vinegar or boiling water from the kettle with good results.