Stop pesky weeds from growing in your driveway cracks for good with these expert tips.
And a plant sprouting out of the cracks in your driveway certainly is not where you’d want it.
Here’s how to get rid of weeds growing in your driveway cracks, according to experts.
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Seal Driveway Cracks
Driveway cracks can provide just enough access to soil to allow weed seeds to sprout.
Repairing a driveway crackis the best way to stop unwanted plants from growing.
Use a knife or a sharp hooked tool, advises Fowler.
Johnson recommends removing weeds after it’s rained so they’re easier to pull out.
“Use a screwdriver to help dislodge the weed along with its roots,” she says.
Pour Boiling Water
Pouring boiling water over weeds can help kill them but may require several applications.
As long as the roots are in the ground, weeds will continue to grow back.
Fowler doesn’t recommend this method because of the safety concerns of injuring oneself in the process.
Spray with Water
Blasting weeds in driveway cracks with a strong stream of water can help.
This method may also help loosen the soil, along with any weeds that are growing.
Take safety precautions and wear safety gear, if you choose to eliminate weeds with fire.
Spot Treat with Herbicide
Applying aweed killeris an option, if other methods don’t work.
This is used before the weeds begin to grow.
Weeds that are already growing will require a different weed killer or herbicide.
Choose the correct herbicide toget rid of the weedsand always follow the instructions on the label exactly.
