Amateur Gardening

Path and patio weeders

DRIVES, patios, paths and larger areas of paving can soon look untidy if weeds begin to take hold. Even worse, large weeds can erode concrete edges, break up tarmac and lift brick paviors. Also, a build-up of algae on a hard surface in the shade of trees can soon become unsafe to walk on in wet weather.

The main problem is usually an accumulation of dirt and grime in the joints of the hard surface, where moss and weed seeds collect and germinate, and liverwort can thrive in the damp conditions. There are different ways of keeping these places weed and dirt free, according to your preference, mobility and the time you have to spend on it.

There are chemicals that will clear the area, but they may affect plants

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