WEEDS growing in driveways are one problem homeowners wish to avoid.
And, not everyone has time to be rummaging in sheds for pest control sprays bought at the garden center or creating a vinegar-based solution.
Not everyone has time to spray weed killer on their driveways (stock)[/caption]
Homeowners can instead turn to their kettle for a helping hand in getting rid of unwanted plants.
Boiling water is an alternative to spraying weeds in cracks, as per Better Homes and Gardens.
But, homeowners must have a steady hand if they are turning to this tactic, as revealed by Chelsea McKinley.
She explained that Americans must be precise when it comes to the weed they’re targeting.
“I wouldn’t use boiling water in a big bed of plants,” she said.
The expert revealed that hot water works best on smaller plants and seedlings.
The boiling water kills part of the plant it comes into contact with.
This will eventually wilt, but there is a chance that it could resprout.
Homeowners may have to continue applying boiling water several times in order to root out the weed.
Horticulture experts have warned of the risks that come with the method.
It may be cheap, but there is a risk of burns.
To minimize the risk, using a tea kettle is better than a pan or jug.
And, homeowners have gushed over the method.
“I needed this so bad, you have no idea,” one Redditor said.
“An older woman told me this about 10 years ago and it make my life so much easier,” another chimed.
Boiling water is just one way to get rid of weeds.
Influencers have boasted how a solution made up of cheap washing-up liquid, salt, and white vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.
Gardeners have turned to bleach and salt as weed killing tools.
Those who like to get their hands dirty can, of course, get on their knees and use strength to pull out weeds themselves.
Gardeners have also warned about using drinks like cola or orange juice on plants.
Cola is packed full of sugar and this can kill weeds.
But, Chris Bonnett, of Gardening Express, warned that this method doesn’t come without risks.
“A lot of these techniques are best off being used in moderation, for example adding too much orange juice and milk could potentially do more harm to your plants than good and could result in killing them if overused,” he told the Daily Express in 2022.
