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Weed killers and bird feeding station

Hi newbie here.

I just wanted to know can I use weed killers on my gravel, with a bird feeding station there.

With the birds feeding they're dropping the seed on the gravel and I have weeds growing all around the place. I'm disabled so pulling the weeds is hard work and I'm often unable to do it. I know the birds eat the seed, as well as from the ground. I'm guessing that weed killers would be a no go, as it may harm the birds, so is there an alternative, or does anyone have another suggestion?

Thanks in advance. 

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  • ClaringtonClarington Posts: 4,949

    Some suggest microwaving the seeds before giving them to the birds (cooled of course) to stop them from germinating.

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    there are some "non germinating" seed mixes, but they're pretty pricey for my liking.

    Devon.
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