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?
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?
H
hampshire20 Jun 2019 23:12heligawah@ema schrieb:
I definitely don’t want to leave it like this.
The weeds really annoy me.
I want to do something about it for sure. If this bothers you, then you have the wrong surface material for your needs. Redo it.
By the way, I actually find it quite nice like this. The “clinically clean” paved areas put me off more.
BTW – Aren’t such wide joints problematic because of tilting or slipping pavers? We are still considering how to design our driveway, and I have to say I really like these planted joints. Maybe with thyme? It might tolerate the conditions and smells nice (we don’t move our car constantly). Is there anything to consider compared to regular paving?
H
hampshire21 Jun 2019 17:25Kekse schrieb:
Maybe with thyme?Smells good. Add some mint as well.Benutzer19 schrieb:
Interesting information that is new to me. I couldn’t find anything on this, could you please share your source?Here in the approval report from the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety for this exact product. You have to scroll a bit, see Appendix s.2 "relevant impurities."
Using the CAS number of hydrazine, you can access the harmonized REACH classification through the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
It’s a very long list of H-phrases. The most worrisome are H350 (carcinogenic) and the two H4xx (aquatic toxicity).
kaho674 schrieb:
You want a permanent solution for life? I see no chance there.Remove the foil
Sorry, based on the original text
On the topic, another way to kill plants or weeds is hot water.
ypg schrieb:
It’s really beautiful when moss grows there. And where there’s moss, no weeds.And so nice and soft underfoot.
I really don’t understand why people don’t want moss in their lawn—it’s great. It’s gentle on your spine.
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