How to get rid of patio weeds easily using just one item

Simon Akeroyd, a gardening expert who has written many books about how to look after your garden, shared the easy tip in a video.

Many homeowners will see weeds growing through their patio slabs that they struggle to get rid of.

While it is common for many people, including gardeners, to use vinegar or other harsh chemicals on weeds to try and get rid of the problem, Simon simply uses water.

How can I get rid of weeds from my patio?

Patios are an ideal environment for weeds to grow in, with the soil and debris that accumulates between slabs creating a fertile ground for the weeds’ roots to spread.

Patios can also be very good at retaining water and moisture, especially when they are sloped or if there are blockages in the drainage system.

In the video, the captions said: “Do you have trouble with weeds growing in your patio or tiles?

“They’re impossible to dig out!

“Some gardeners suggest using vinegar and other aggressive liquids or chemicals.

“But I’ve a simpler solution (literally).”

Simon then shows himself simply boiling a kettle that you just need to pour over the weeds in your garden.

Using vinegar or other weed killers usually destroys the leaves, but it usually leaves the root that will grow again.

Simon said how “most weeds will be dead within 24 hours” after using this method, but “extreme pernicious weeds” might need to have boiling water poured over them one or two more times.

As an alternative option, he said you can leave the weeds to grow and “enjoy their flowers”.

Will you be trying this simple hack to get rid of weeds from your patio? Let us know in the comments below.