ᐅ Driveway – Major Problem with Weeds – How to Fix It

Created on: 20 Jun 2019 11:57
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heligawah@ema
Hello,

I have an elevated driveway where I’m dealing with a minor weed problem.
The gaps between the paving stones are a few centimeters wide (see photos).

When I purchased the property, these joints were filled.
However, the previous owner had to have them reopened by the city because the water was draining into the sewer system.
The water must, of course, infiltrate on the property itself.

The area is about 60m² (650 sq ft).
There is standard gravel beneath the paving stones.

Does anyone have experience with how to solve this weed issue?

Jointing sand? No-grow additive?
Basalt gravel 1–3mm (0.04–0.12 inches)?
Weed membrane and re-laying the pavers?
Blowing out everything between the joints?

Red truck with tailgate on a paved yard; white ball visible behind railing.


Paved red brick surface, two tires on top, grass between the joints, left manhole cover.


Red paving with grass between the joints; partially a vehicle edge at the border.
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Benutzer19
20 Jun 2019 14:03
Müllerin schrieb:

Poison, of course...
Um, no! Just take a moment to think... whatever... or as my former chemistry teacher used to say: Everything is toxic; it only depends on the amount!
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Bookstar
20 Jun 2019 15:04
Roundup? Glyphosate
tomtom7920 Jun 2019 16:30
Sprinkle salt on it, and after 2 days, you'll have nothing left except dry stalks that you can remove.
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heligawah@ema
20 Jun 2019 16:54
tomtom79 schrieb:

Salt on it and two days later you have nothing left except dry stalks that you can remove.
You probably mean removing it with vinegar and salt, right?
tomtom7920 Jun 2019 17:03
Does vinegar help as well? I've always only used salt on it.
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Elina
20 Jun 2019 19:24
This Unkrautfrei product from Neudorff contains carcinogenic residues (hydrazine, which can be absorbed through the skin). If the user and their family are aware of this and are comfortable with it, then it may be acceptable. A protective suit with a respirator is worn during spraying, and treated areas should not be walked on until completely dry.