'Genius' 65p patio weed killer hack will also stop them from growing
If you've been dousing your patio with expensive chemical-filled killer only to find that weeds are still wreaking havoc, you might want to try this natural and affordable method next time.
Say goodbye to pesky weeds for good with this affordable and effective trick endorsed by gardening experts.
After enduring the frosty winter, rain-soaked spring, and blistering summer - any remaining weeds in your garden or patio are evidently resilient.
If you've soaked them in chemical-laden weed killer, yanked them out of the ground in frustration, only to discover they're still causing chaos in your green space, fear not.
Brits nationwide are swapping costly sprays and manual labour for a much simpler solution: salt.
To test this trick, simply blend one part salt with two parts water and pour the mixture over gaps in your patio slabs - ensuring to cover any areas currently infested with weeds.
Leave overnight and you should find the weeds will easily come out, and refrain from returning.
Harry Bodell, a gardening expert at PriceYourJob, has praised the online hack - stating: "[It] works by ultimately dehydrating weeds.
"Salt interferes with the weed's ability to absorb essential nutrients such as potassium, magnesium and calcium. The disruption in nutrient uptake weakens the plant's overall health, causing it to dry out from dehydration and die," reports the Mirror.
An expert has shared a savvy tip for keeping those pesky weeds at bay using nothing more than common table salt
According to Woman and Home, the gardening ace revealed that salt not only kills existing weeds but also stops new ones from sprouting.
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He explained: "There are certain ions present in salt which can be toxic to plants when accumulated in high concentrations, it interferes with natural processes such as photosynthesis, leading to cell damage and dehydration of the plant."
For those eager to give this garden hack a whirl, there's no need to splash out on fancy salts; your standard table variety will suffice.
In fact, you can grab a 750g tub for a mere 65p from Morrisons, matching the price you'd find at Aldi and Lidl.
And if you're looking to really stock up on this eco-friendly herbicide, Amazon is offering a hefty 9kg bag for just £13.99.
