Getting rid of weeds on your driveway can be a nightmare, but you don’t have to splash out on expensive weed killers to stop the problem – as a 65p kitchen staple will do the trick
This common kitchen item will end your weed nightmares for good.
Weeds are the bane of every gardener’s existence. They crop up everywhere, from flowerbeds to grass lawns, and can even be a problem in areas without any other plants such as your driveway or patio. The pesky plants can grow just about anywhere there’s soil, so you’ll often find them in between your paving slabs, and they can be tricky to get rid of because unless you kill the root, they will often just grow back.
The most common solution to dealing with weeds involves forking out on expensive weed killers that claim to be highly effective in getting rid of the plants for good. But it turns out there’s a cheaper way to solve the problem using an item you probably already have in your cupboard – salt.
Salt is an effective way to get rid of weeds because it is a natural desiccant that dehydrates and kills the plants upon contact, The Express reports. Salt works by drawing moisture out of plant cells, ultimately causing them to wither and die.
And using salt to kill weeds couldn’t be easier, either. All you need to do is sprinkle the common kitchen ingredient directly onto weeds or along the cracks and gaps in your paving slabs where weeds typically grow. For the best results, you should sprinkle the salt on a dry, sunny day where there is little to no chance of rain.
Salt can be found in most supermarkets if you don’t have any at home already, and costs 65p from Asda.
The substance is also an excellent choice for getting rid of weeds because it’s a natural product that won’t harm the environment when compared to chemical herbicides. It poses no risks to humans or pets when used in moderation either.
However, you should exercise caution when using salt to kill weeds on your driveway, as it can be corrosive to certain materials such as concrete and metal. It’s therefore recommended that you avoid “excessive application or prolonged contact” with sensitive surfaces.
You should also avoid using salt to kill weeds that grow in flowerbeds or other areas where you have plants that you want to keep alive, as you could end up causing them to dehydrate and die too.
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