Weedy Gravel

   / Weedy Gravel #12  
you could use a commercially produced soil sterilant. Typically 1 application will last 10 years and you wont have to worry about weeds again. Long run very cheap and once and done kinda approach. https://alligare.com/products/bromacil-40-40/

AND...... if their is leftovers a good deterrent for those punk boys that hang around our daughters as it mixes with all kinds of stuff like beer, pop, etc.......(haha)
 
   / Weedy Gravel #14  
Weed burning torch. Scorching is usually enough, no need to char & disintegrate. Re-sprouts may demand re-treating in season.


50/50 white vinegar & distilled water or 'stronger' mix. Apply with 1 gal sprayer. Re-sprouts may demand re-treating in season.
Interesting, after reading the great reviews I just might be buying one.
 
   / Weedy Gravel #15  
I have a mile long gravel driveway. If I were to rid it of weeds - something like the old grind recommends - weed burning torch.

However - my driveway is an "old fashion" farm driveway. Mainly grass with a few weeds - both sides and down the center. Tends to stabilize the surface material.

I DO mow the sides and center - a couple times each summer.
 
   / Weedy Gravel #16  
How do you all keep the weeds down around the barn. I have a stone pad and the weeds are relentless. I tried with my box grader but it fills up and doesn't cut the weeds unless i dig it in. Trying not to use a lot of weed killer. but by late summer you can't even tell there is gravel there.
Vinegar. Torch.
 
   / Weedy Gravel #17  
How do you all keep the weeds down around the barn. I have a stone pad and the weeds are relentless. I tried with my box grader but it fills up and doesn't cut the weeds unless i dig it in. Trying not to use a lot of weed killer. but by late summer you can't even tell there is gravel there.
Well you should have put down geotextile before the rock! You will always be fighting it if you dont grade it off, put down a fabric barrier, and compact it back.
 
   / Weedy Gravel #19  
There are only a few options: mechanical (weed whacking and mowing), chemical, or burning. I have never had success with concoctions such as vinegar and soap, or any of those non-toxic recipes. Weeds are growing in gravel because they are tough.
 

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