ᐅ Paving Walkways – Permeable Joints / Weed-Free Solutions

Created on: 11 Aug 2016 09:17
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Steffi33
Hello, we really like paved paths and surfaces. We already have them. However, what really bothers us is how quickly the joints fill with persistent weeds, and after 16 years, the algae growth (circular patches) has become unattractive. This algae is very firmly attached and can hardly be completely removed anymore.

My question is: Are there any recent developments to control both issues? Otherwise, what would be an alternative to paving? It should definitely be durable and low-maintenance, as the areas are large. Best regards, Steffi33.
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ypg
10 Jul 2022 11:45
@Bertram100
You don’t want to show them?
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Bertram100
10 Jul 2022 11:52
ypg schrieb:

@Bertram100
Don’t you want to show them?
My terrace is still not really finished. The chairs need renovation. The garden is also undeveloped. But this is how it looks at the moment. Even for my taste, there is a bit too much greenery. Still, I find it nicer than the gray patios of the neighbors. I created it to be permeable to water, using second-hand bricks. It was a DIY project with some help (to be honest, it was more like professional work with a bit of my help. 😀)

My visitors always find the terrace very nice. The small birds like it too. There are plenty of insects in the joints.

Red chairs around a black table on brick paving; weeds sprouting between the stones.


Red flowers growing between broken paving stones next to a concrete edging.


Garden with black table and red folding chairs on brick paving; weeds growing.


Small green bush growing between red brick paving slabs of a walkway.
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Bertram100
10 Jul 2022 11:59
It's great to hear that you like it. I’m really happy too, but I hadn’t thought about the weed issue beforehand. It ended up being more of a practical solution. Hopefully, my garden will be finished next year. Then I’ll show the entire (6x6m (20x20 feet) 😀) garden.
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ypg
10 Jul 2022 12:00
Bertram100 schrieb:

My terrace is not really finished yet.
The charm of recycling and a used look 🙂
I also think it’s nice. It’s just not the style many want: square, practical, good, and gray 😉
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Bertram100
10 Jul 2022 12:09
ypg schrieb:

The charm of recycling and the used look 🙂
Yes, even the furniture is second hand. 🙂
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driver55
10 Jul 2022 12:12
Bertram100 schrieb:

Yes, even the furniture is second hand.
But the weeds are top quality. 😀

Why is the grout scraper lying on the table?
Probably after 2 hours, they realized it wasn't going to work and then switched plans.