WEED 'EM OUT
I’m a gardening pro and my free hack ‘instantly destroys’ weeds – it works no matter how tough they are and is so simple
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A GARDENING pro has revealed the free and extremely simple hack that destroys weeds instantly.
So if you’ve got plans to have friends round to enjoy some sun in the garden this summer, then fear not.
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There’s nothing more annoying than relaxing in the garden, only to see weeds destroying the appearance of your patio.
But thanks to expert advice from a gardening pro, you can say goodbye to weeds, without needing to break the bank.
And for those on a budget, you’ll be thrilled to know that you won’t need to spend a penny.
According to Gena Lorainne, a gardening expert at , boiling water is an “effective” method to banish weeds from hard surfaces.
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She said: “This is simply because the hot water can destroy practically every plant, no matter how tough and meaty its leaves are.
“This is why this solution is never used regularly on plants because it would kill them in an instant too.
“Using boiling water to kill weeds is easy, you just need to boil some water and pour it on the patio while aiming for the cracks where the weeds live.”
Gena explained that after a “few minutes”, the weeds will have turned yellow and will begin to die.
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Not only this, but according to Gena, they will not return for a while.
Using boiling water to kill weeds is easy
Gena Lorainne
What’s more, you won’t need to splash the cash with this hack, as it is ‘free’ if you have any leftover water from boiling pasta or from making a cup of tea.
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As well as boiling water, Gena shared some other hacks that are effective for killing weeds.
Gena revealed that white vinegar is another great option because it contains acids that are perfect for tackling weeds.
However, similar to hot water, it must only be applied directly onto the weeds because it can cause plants to wither and die.
Gena added: “The best possible proportion here is one part vinegar and two parts water. Then just pour it over the cracks, aiming for the middle section of the weeds.
“The vinegar, combined with the sun, will dry them out for an hour or so.”
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Not only this, but Gena shared that baking soda can also do the trick.
The gardening pro continued: “Baking soda is a very good cleaner, but it also has the ability to kill every plant which gets near it.
“This makes it the perfect weed killer for paved patios. All you need to do is sprinkle the baking soda on the patio and just sweep it into the cracks.
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“The sodium, which is contained in the baking soda, will make the atmosphere a very unpleasant place for all the weeds.”
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OTHER cheap hacks to banish weeds from your garden for good.
BRUSH OFF: Gardening fans have raved about the Rolson Weed Brush, which you can buy from B&M.
One social media user commented: "This is my new friend. £4 from B&M", whilst a second agreed: "I used one of these too and it's brilliant. It removes the whole weed too."
BAKE IT: Gardening enthusiasts have also praised baking soda for tackling weeds.
One man explained: ''What will then happen is the plants will absorb it, as they get damp when it starts to rain because they're thirsty - because it's been sunny. That's nature's way of killing it.''
WASH THIS: According to Sam Marlow, a gardening expert, washing powder is an affordable way to say goodbye to weeds.
He advised: "If you’re on a budget, there’s a cheap way to keep weeds at bay. If you want to remove persistent unwanted plants from paths or patios, try using washing powder. It’s a super easy way to banish weeds once and for all.”
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