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DaveyLC
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Our drive and patio has been down for 3-4 years, we live in semi-rural area so seeds are forever getting blown off the fields and over this way and as such both the drive and patio are starting to get loads of weeds growing up between the cracks.

I've tried weed killer but it hasn't made the slightest difference and the jet wash doesn't touch the little fuckers!

I've found this stuff at Wickes to help prevent them coming bac, but obviously I need to kill and remove them first:

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Dansand-No-Weed-Block-Paving-Sand/p/119555

Any tips other than a blow torch as it will probably cost a small fortune in gas
Ben G
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One of those brushes. Takes time, but that's the best way of doing it.
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What brush is that? Some secret tool I don't know about?
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Handle-Brush-Cleaning-Paving-Patios/dp/B003S6EAFO

Afterwards, fill in the gaps with this: http://www.wickes.co.uk/Dansand-No-Weed-Block-Paving-Sand/p/119555#
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Can't say if the sand works in the long run btw. Used some on our own patio, but it's only been a couple of months.
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quote:
Originally posted by Balling
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Handle-Brush-Cleaning-Paving-Patios/dp/B003S6EAFO



I've never seen one of those before, that's the nuts...

Just checked local Wickes and Homebase, looks like HB has got them so I'll nip over there and grab one:

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/spear-and-jackson-block-paving-and-patio-brush-439822

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Ben G
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Thats what my dad uses for his. As said, it's a long process and rather boring, but it'll definitely get rid of the weeds.

I've not seen that sand before, but would be interested to know whether it works or not.
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Judging by the reviews on the site, its a waste of time
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People complaining that weed's coming back within days definitely didn't remove roots probably.

From what I understand, the sand works by not allowing new seeds to sprout. If roots are already in place, weeds will be back in no time.

Either way, open gaps between the blocks is heaven for weeds as seed collects in the furrows. They need filling up with sand. Unless you have a huge area to cover, you might as well go for the "no weed" type imo.
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I'll report back in year to tell you how well it works.

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quote:
Originally posted by Balling
From what I understand, the sand works by not allowing new seeds to sprout. If roots are already in place, weeds will be back in no time.


Which takes us back to the original question.. how the hell do you kill the little feckers
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ive used one of them brushes, really tedious but well worth it.
Can get them from Home Bargains or B&M if you have one. Only a couple of quid for exactly the same thing.
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I picked one up earlier from Homebase

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/spear-and-jackson-block-paving-and-patio-brush-439822
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You're in for an interesting weekend mate haha
DaveyLC
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Exciting times ahead!
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Beauer (sp) ground clear.
DaveyLC
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This?
http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/garden/weed-killers/bayer-garden-path-and-drive-weed-killer---3l-312707
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I need to do this in the garden, bloody weeds coming up everywhere :-( that brush looks ok but the roots tend to be lower than that can reach. I was thinking once you've done the brush bit spray some weed killer down and it should get into the exposed roots. Then jet wash and run sand back into the joints. Very time consuming
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That's the stuff Davey.
DaveyLC
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That Bayer stuff is the nuts!

Sprayed a load down on Sunday and the weeds are clearly dying already, so much better than the Weedol shit I tried before which pretty much seems to do fuck all.

FYI They sell Bayer Path and Bayer Path & Driveway.. The Path one had about 10 times more of the active ingredients and it was £4 cheaper! Cheeky fuckers
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At the rate they are curling up and dying I'll be able to sweep the fuckers off by the weekend
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Just hope you've no plants or lawn close by!
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I avoided spraying the grass and plants.. And we've haven't had any rain since, so fingers crossed they wont die
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That sounds worth buying then!

 
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