A GREEN thumb has given her advice on making weeds a thing of the past with her methods that won’t break the bank.
She said it can take just two days to keep a garden weed-free.
Hannah Rowson, a gardening expert at J.Parker’s, listed her advice for those seeking to keep their outdoors looking pristine.
First, she recommended a super simple method — boiling water.
“You can kill off weeds by pouring boiled water from your kettle over them,” she said.
“Be careful not to splash your toes, of course. The hot water will shock the plant, killing it within a day or two.”
For those avoiding handling boiling water, she offered another option found in most kitchens — vinegar.
“Vinegar is full of acetic acid, which is a natural bacteria killer,” she said.
“It’s a great way of killing back any unwanted weeds that are siloed and aren’t surrounded by wanted plants.
“Fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and spritz them fully, getting as close to the roots as you can.
“Regular vinegar also does the trick, helping you to get rid of weeds permanently,” she added.
She also recommended a staple citrus fruit for combatting weeds.
“You can also try using lemon juice, as it contains citric acid which can cause weeds to shrivel.
“Like any plant, weeds can be annual or perennial. Annual weeds are easier to get rid of, as they last just one year or season.
“They might spring up quickly, but they can be removed just as quickly, too,” she added.
She warned of a type of weed that might take more effort to get rid of.
“Perennial weeds are trickier, as they’ll return year after year.
“They have deeper roots than their annual counterparts and if they’re not removed, they’ll just come back to mock you,” she added.
