Getting rid of weeds can be a tiring endeavour, whether tackling woody weeds or grassy weeds sprouting out through your gravel drive.
A natural solution to remedy the issue, covering a number of different species, has been devised by a number of expert gardeners.
They recommend a solution which is said to 'instantly kill' the unwelcome pesky weeds, according to The Mirror.
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It is comprised of several ingredients already found in the majority of homes, eliminating the need to seek out an expensive weed killer.
The 'effective' method, which will set you back just 55 cent, emerged after it was praised online.
It was shown as the preferred method for several gardening pros, when an online user questioned: "Hi folks, is it worth putting down weed killer on my gravel now or would the rain just dilute any solutions?
"Also wondering if anyone uses bleach solutions to kill weeds. I have a gravel driveway."
In response to the message written on the Gardening UK Facebook page, a number of respondents recommended mixing salt and boiling water to 'kill' weeds.
"Keep away from the bleach and use boiling water and salt," one said.
A second wrote: "Yes, This works really well. We've stubborn brambles coming up the side of our patio and boiling water and salt is the best way we've found so far to effectively kill them."
Another said: "If you never want anything growing there again, use salt and hot water. It's perfect for driveways."
They explained that the salt instantly kills the plants and the hot water allows the weeds soak up the salt quicker and also assists in killing the weeds.
"My driveway used to be covered in weeds, I now don't have any weeds growing up," they stated.
"I originally did a one to one ratio when the weeds were bad but struggled to get the salt to dissolve in that amount of water so reduced it to one to two salt to water ratio.
Adding: "Now I quickly pour salt on the weeds and then pour water on them later when I remember."
Another user said they spray hot water and salt on their pavement and that they have finally, not returned, unlike other attempts.
Social media users were alsoeager to recommend the natural solution as a viable alternative to bleach due to the risk it can pose to animals and other flowers.
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