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Weedy Patio
Lesley 10
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I have a large crazy paved "patio" area half way down my garden, but there are weeds - dandelions, wood geum, grass - growing between the slabs. I am determined to clear it this year and "re grout" the stones, but have cats plus assorted wildlife so don't want to use a chemical on the weeds. I have read about weed burners. If I used one of these and then re-grouted, would it solve the problem - or at least make it manageable so that I can keep on top of it each year. Any advice would be greatly received!
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I've used one of the brush type tools with the pointy metal bristles, and also the L shaped patio weeder type tools. Both work, but both are time consuming. The weed burners are more to just make the weeds wilt with the high heat, and may take more than one go to kill them off, not necessarily burn them away, as they have a very high water content and it actually takes ages to burn.
If you have access to a pressure washer, this is by far the easier and quickest way, to blast the weeds out. If you are planning on regrouting anyway, then you wouldn't need to worry about blasting out the grout too. If it is a large area, a pressure washer is def the way to go in my opinion.
Thanks, Poddington P! These weeds are big...very big and so are their roots! I have tried getting them out with a tool but they are stronger than I am and I had to admit defeat! I do have access to a pressure washer so can give that a go ... it hadn't occurred to me. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
Remember to wear eye protection as bits of cement can fly back at you. I learnt by experience.
I'm sure the pressure washer will make a big difference even if it does not clear it completely. Good luck.
Yes, if you've got dandelions and the like, I'm not sure how a pressure washer would cope with big tap roots. But worth a try!
Pathclear will dry within a few minutes and as long as the cats are kept off the wet spray all should be well. It's really the only solution (ha ha!) for dandelions etc.