Garden enthusiast reveals free trick to kill weeds instantly and they won’t grow back
A gardening enthusiast has revealed a clever trick for getting rid of the weeds that keep popping up between her patio tiles.
American reality star Lo Bosworth was constantly bothered by weeds growing through the tiles on her New York City balcony.
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But a gardening enthusiast gave her a tip about a free trick and it changed everything.
The 37-year-old, who appeared on MTV reality show The Hills, said the weeds resembled “sidewalk weeds” that were “difficult to remove by hand.”
And bring it to her Instagram page, who has 855,000 followers, the reality star showed how much trouble she had with them.
Lo said the following about how nature works: “It always amazes me how fertile nature is.
“If we get blown off the ground today or tomorrow. In a week the weeds will be back.”
Luckily, a gardening enthusiast advised me to pour boiling water over the mixture.
Her videos have over 1,200 likes and many responded in the comments to share their thoughts.
Many have suggested using vinegar to kill the weeds.
A gardening enthusiast wrote: “Try an old-fashioned weed killer: fill a container with one quart of white vinegar.
Bring to the boil
Add a tablespoon of dish soap to the vinegar.
Optional: Add a cup of salt.
“Mix the solution thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended.
“Pour the desired amount into a garden sprayer.”
Another suggested: “Okay, I tried boiling water, vinegar and weed killer, but when the rains came again, it all came back with a vengeance.”
A third garden enthusiast said: “Vinegar, dish soap and salt. Will kill them instantly.”
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“We live in Connecticut and use this for our huge garden. Cheap, non-toxic and effective.”
But it seems that the boiling water trick has not proven to be so successful when it comes to permanently removing weeds.
“This didn’t work for me. It definitely killed it, but the weeds were back within two months,” wrote one gardening enthusiast.
However, someone else suggested, “I added salt and dish soap to it.”
What are weeds? And why are they important?
Simply put, a weed is a plant that grows where you don’t want it to.
Rebecca Miller, deputy editor of Fabulous and avid gardener, explains why gardeners should make friends with weeds.
“From nettles, to buttercups, to docks and dandelions – there are so many beautiful plants that are called weeds. And yet, as the weather warms up and we spend more time outdoors, we want to pick, pull and kill as many as possible, to keep our gardens looking perfect and pristine.
“Weeds are essential to our ecosystem – many are pollinators, providing food for bees, bats, beetles, butterflies, moths and wasps. And without weeds, these animals would not survive the early spring.
“Weeds also give something back to nature – when they die and decay, their roots break off, feeding microorganisms and insects, and making paths and tunnels for worms. Abundant life below means abundant life above.
“Weeds are also an excellent indicator of soil health – which is important if you want to grow anything in your outdoor space. When microorganisms and insects break down weeds, they release essential nutrients into the soil that plants take up. They also store nitrogen and carbon dioxide in the soil, creating cleaner air and removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere, mitigating the climate crisis.
“So before you pull all the weeds out of your garden, why not give a few a chance to grow and flourish, and see what comes into your garden and enjoy the flowers…”
