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I have been looking for a 'Organic' or natural product to use for killing weeds on paths. Then I remember reading about the estate gardeners of of old gathering sand from the beaches and brushing and shoveling the sand over the estate paths. The salt in the sand killed any unwanted vegetation and at the same time they made sure none of it went on to the herbaceous borders.
So the other day I had my light bulb moment and did purchase a cardboard box of table salt from Lidl for 24 CENTS! I know. But you have to splash the cash sometimes.
The salt was scattered along the weeds growing in the pointing of the paving slabs. Then it was left for several days to do its work. Here's what happened:
Notice how I managed to capture my shadow? The salt killed the weeds and I didn't scatter/spill any on the Alchemilla Mollis/ Ladies Mantle. All it needs now is for me to pull up the dead weeds.
Do you have any weed-killing tips that don't cost much?
Blog update: We've been busy bees and pulled up the dead weeds and swept the path today!
I have been looking for a 'Organic' or natural product to use for killing weeds on paths. Then I remember reading about the estate gardeners of of old gathering sand from the beaches and brushing and shoveling the sand over the estate paths. The salt in the sand killed any unwanted vegetation and at the same time they made sure none of it went on to the herbaceous borders.
So the other day I had my light bulb moment and did purchase a cardboard box of table salt from Lidl for 24 CENTS! I know. But you have to splash the cash sometimes.
The salt was scattered along the weeds growing in the pointing of the paving slabs. Then it was left for several days to do its work. Here's what happened:
Do you have any weed-killing tips that don't cost much?
That was very clever thinking. An excellent job. All our weeds are around our flowers and vege, not a good place for salt. At least in this summer heat there are not many weeds. Come autumn the garden will be green with them
ReplyDeleteWe cover areas with old carpets or black tarpaulin for a while, especially under the fruit trees and between the berry bushes. But as the year proceeds we get lazy and our definition of what's a weed and what not, broadens. Until eventually most plants look ok.
ReplyDeleteHi LA. We have gravel and paving and I use the strimmer where I can. The salt seems to be doing a good job on the weeds in the paving. Yes the heat will burn up the weeds too. I have seen weed torches for sale in the supermarket. I believe organic farmers use them. Perhaps I should invest in one? I don't like using commercial weedkillers. I have read too many sad stories of people getting Cancer after using them.
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Hi Sabine. Yes tarpaulins are good. So is cardboard, leavea, grass clippings, chipped bark. They all make good mulches and all the organic mulches feed the plants and soil too. I always have nettles growing somewhere. They make a great compost additive and garden tea. The gardens are full of foxgloves in flower at the moment. We let them self seed everywhere. I live in the countryside next to the sea and try to combine the natural landscape with the cultivated. Thanks Sabine.
ReplyDeleteOn a sunny day, spray weeds with white vinegar. Repeat if necessary. Even works on noxious bindweed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the white vinegar weedkiller tip Elaine. I think Ground Elder is probably the most pernicious weed I encounter. Apparently the Romans introduced it to Britain. Thanks for your comment.
ReplyDeleteRightly or wrongly, I use weedkiller.
ReplyDeleteNow can I change the subject and ask you the best way to sow grass seed? Now that the pampas has gone I am left with a huge bare plot on my front lawn.
Hi Valerie. Fair enough. I haven't purposely put any man made chemicals on my veg plot. Now I don't like using chemicals in the garden or on the paths or drives.
ReplyDeleteI suppose the quickest way of getting an instant lawn would be to buy some rolls of lawn turf from somewhere like B and Q. The cheapest way would be to sow some lawn seed. It will need watering every day. Good luck.
Wow! I had no idea salt kills weeds. I am guilty of using weedol on my paths at the allotment but never, ever on the growing areas.
ReplyDeleteI will try this. Thanks.
We garden organically, using nets as the main protection also companion planting.
The woodpigeons have just stripped half of my newly planted cabbages but it's my own fault. I should have covered them up!
Hi Christina. Suppose you could use grit sal or salt what they put in well filters.
ReplyDeleteWood pigeons can be a nuisance and so can cabbage whites. They're both partial to Brassicas. I look forward to reading about your new allotment. Thanks!
Salt is great for those stubborn weeds in sidewalk cracks! But, mulch is the best way of covering and killing weeds around plants. We have desert heat, so our weeds wither away with no water.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan. Yes I am pleased with the salt we scattered on the paving slabs. Mulches are great. I place grass clippings in between the onions and on the potatoes ridges. The grass feeds the plants, suppresses the weeds and helps retain moisture. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI believe the EU gave Roundup a 5 year extension. Wouldn't have anything to do with the fact the new owner is Bayer would it? I met a farmer yesterday who blamed his cancer on weed killer.
ReplyDeleteDidn't know that Gwil. Thanks! Yes there is a lot of research confirming what the farmer said. Granulated fertilizer is said to cause Parkinsons if handled by hand and the person doesn't wear gloves. Makes you wonder how many harmful substances we come in contact with doesn't it? Thanks!
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