A patio is the perfect place to enjoy the summer sun, but unsightly weeds can quickly ruin your chances of relaxing in the warm weather.
Many of the tricks that attempt to keep your path or yard free of weeds include chemicals that can affect your garden’s ecosystem.
A common trick is to spray the affected area with vinegar, but this can damage the surface of stone and concrete paving, as well as harm wildlife and other plants.
So how can green wannabes keep their paths and yards spotless and weed-free?
Fortunately, patio experts Armstrong Cheshire I told FEMAIL about a clever trick to remove weeds from your garden, and all you need is a kettle…
Weeds can create an unsightly sight on your path or patio if you are trying to enjoy the summer sun (stock image)
Patio experts at Armstrong Cheshire told FEMAIL about a clever trick to rid your garden of weeds – and all you need is a kettle (archive image from Hemlock Water Dropworld)
His revolutionary trick includes boiling a kettle, which is filled to the brim with water, and then pouring the contents onto the weeds.
The key aspects of this method are to let the water come to a full boil and then carefully pour it as close to the weeds as possible, slowly soaking the weeds completely.
Experts urge gardening enthusiasts to make sure their kettle has a lid and aim as close to the affected area as possible to avoid splashing.
You should repeat the method at the first sign of weeds reappearing in your driveway or patio.
But why does this simple trick work?
Well, hot water kills the leaves, which play an essential role in helping weeds grow.
Boiled water can also be pushed through any cracks in the soil, impacting roots lodged deep in the soil.
Simon Wardle, of Armstong Cheshire, said: “This specific method not only means your yard will end up weed-free, but it also ensures there will be no damage to your yard or the environment as there is no waste left behind.”
“You should start seeing results within minutes, as the boiling water breaks down the herb, and full results within hours.”
However, keep in mind that you should not use this method throughout the garden, only on the terrace or driveway.
If used on grass or soil, it could kill areas of your lush green space or even ruin your favorite plant.
The hack comes after a gardening expert revealed a cheap way to kill weeds – which costs just 7p.
Sharing a video on TikTok, under your control @estilocuratorauGina revealed that you only need three ingredients to make her special weed-killing solution.
The key aspects of this method are to let the water come to a full boil and then carefully pour it as close to the weeds as possible, slowly soaking the weeds completely (stock image)
You should not use this method everywhere in your garden, just on the patio or driveway, as it could kill your favorite plant and other parts of your garden (stock image)
In a voiceover throughout the video, he said, “Here’s a trick to kill weeds naturally and effortlessly.”
‘Combine one quart of white vinegar with three-quarters cup of salt and three tablespoons of dishwashing liquid.
‘Stir well and spray it directly on your weeds. In a few days they will wither and die.
He also said you can spray it on the weeds in your garden or pour the solution directly on them, saying they would die within a few days.
However, many in the comments were quick to point out that boiling water could be used as an even cheaper option.