Weeds can grow in between the gravel on driveways and patios, leading to an unkempt look. Fortunately, a gardening expert shared a simple way to get rid of them.

By Chanelle Georgina, Senior Reporter

15:24, Tue, Nov 12, 2024 | UPDATED: 15:35, Tue, Nov 12, 2024

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A gravel path and old slate steps in the garden

Gravel weeds can appear out of nowhere (Image: Getty)

Weeds can become a real headache for those with gravel driveways or patios, especially as they seemingly come out of nowhere.

These pesky plants can thrive in wet and cold weather, which is why you might notice them more in November.

Weeds are hardy plants that can survive in the most untenable living conditions, but they too have limits on what they can tolerate.

Stubborn weeds have adapted to thrive in areas lacking soil and moisture, meaning they can rapidly take over due to lack of competition from other plants.

Their roots can establish themselves in any crevice, making them difficult to fully eradicate as they can swiftly regrow even after the visible parts are removed.

While white vinegar or boiling water can be used to remove gravel weeds, experts at George Davis Turf on Instagram suggested a quicker method.

They advised: "The quickest way for removing those pesky weeds – mix rock salt with water and spray over your gravel."

Rock salt is an effective natural solution for destroying gravel weeds, as it causes the weed to wilt and die at the root.

The gardening professionals have dished out a savvy tip for tackling weeds: "Dissolve rock salt in water and use a spray bottle to apply it."

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They added: "This method helps cover larger areas and ensures the salt penetrates the soil to dehydrate the weeds."

However, they caution that rock salt is indiscriminate and can harm your beloved garden. To avoid disaster, they advised: "Use it well away from your garden when rain can't spread the salt to your grass."

If you follow this advice, you should notice the weeds beginning to perish within days, although a complete wipeout may take up to two weeks.

Commercial weed killers are also another option, which are sold at the likes of B&Q, The Range and Argos.