Weeding with Water

Great tip, Mizrae! Just be careful, make sure that the stones/cement that you are pouring near are warm from the sun before trying this. Boiling water on a cold stone (especially flagstones) may result in a little rock explosion! Cement should be in good shape too, because if it's falling apart, boiling water will only hasten its breakdown. I have had luck with common rock salt, which can be poured on weeds dry, and watered in. Be careful though - if you wish to plant something in the same area, wait a week or two and water the spot well before planting.

My Grandma did this all the time with the residue water after boiling the patatoes ;-)

But don't they come back again if you can't manage to get all the root out!!

That's a tip I'll be giving a try. I read someplace that vinegar also works. Have you ever tried that Pepsi lawn tonic?

I have never heard of that tip before. Thanks for sharing.

Yup! We heard that tip last year and began using it on our newly installed paver driveway! Worked like a charm! One can also put a little salt in the water too! I love finding non-chemical means of controlling household pests, garden problems, and household cleaning chores!

What a great tip. I am going to have to try this out. Thanks for sharing.

EXCELLENT TIP. I tried using soap solution which is thrown after we wash our clothes on parthenium weed. It slowly kills the weed.