Here are some methods to use to ensure that your pavements remain weed free.
There is nothing more frustrating than having weeds growing between the joints of pavement cracks. Before you know it, the weeds can take over and be almost impossible to remove. Trying to kill them seems futile, digging them up by hand is impossible because of the pavement in the way, and chopping the tops off will not kill the roots below. Spraying for weeds seems like a better idea, but harsh chemicals can be dangerous. However, there are other methods to ensure your pavements remain weed free, which we will be looking at today.
Using Vinegar as Weed Killer
When purchasing the vinegar, go for the highest concentration available. You should be able to find vinegar with an acetic level of 15 to 20 percent without difficulty. Once you have found the best vinegar for your purposes, pour it into your spray bottle and take it outside. Ideally, you would spray for weeds on a dry, hot day. Vinegar kills weeds by destroying their ability to retain water, causing them to dry out and die. Naturally, this works the most efficiently at low humidity and high temperatures. Liberally spray vinegar on your pavement, far from any plants you have to worry about protecting.
Pavement Maintenance
Once your pavement is free of weeds, you should take steps to keep it that way. Though you may not care if your sidewalk is free of weeds, being thorough and keeping ahead of the problem will pay off in the long run. For one thing, younger weeds are more vulnerable and will be easier to kill. For this reason, you should spray early and often. In addition, you should spray regularly to prevent weeds from producing seeds. If you wait too long to spray again, your weeds will produce more weeds, and more work for you.
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