Weeds always find their way and are often found between the slabs in the garden. Here is a tip on how to remove weeds with a vinegar cleaner:
Remove weeds between paving stones
Remove weeds in the joints with vinegar cleaner
Usually, Weeds also in joints between the individual sidewalk slabs in the garden. Here, vinegar cleaner can help. The weeds then simply die off. This should be repeated now and then.
Remove weeds with boiling water
This environmentally friendly method is a wonderful way to remove weeds. Boil water and pour it over the joints, then simply let it dry. Pull out the cooled plants and dispose of them.
Manual removal – scraping out the weeds
Scraping out the weeds between the stone slabs by hand is laborious but effective. A useful tool is a joint scraper, which is available at hardware stores.
Remove weeds with a pressure washer
With a pressure washer weeds between the slabs can be removed. But be careful: before using this method, you should find out whether the slabs are suitable for it. Afterwards, fill the cleaned joints with sand.
Extra tip: It is best to remove the weeds after a rain shower, as this makes the soil looser and easier to pull them out.
How can I prevent weeds from growing between the slabs?
When laying the stone slabs, it helps to work a weed control fabric into the soil. This is available at hardware stores and prevents weeds from growing.
Another option is to work paving joint mortar into the cleaned joints. This resin-based mortar is very elastic and weather-resistant.
Read also: 5 devices that make gardening easier
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