Clearing weeds in driveway

[AndresOrtiz]

If you're looking for an effective and long-lasting solution, Imazapyr is a good option because it has a residual effect and prevents new weed growth for longer than glyphosate. The common dilution is 0.5% to 1% in water, but if you're using a pure concentrate, you should carefully calculate the right mix according to the label. Adding a surfactant is also recommended to improve absorption.


If you're concerned about its impact on the soil, some people have tried natural alternatives with good results, like botanical extracts that help inhibit weed regrowth without affecting soil microbiology as much. You could try combining both options to see what works best in your case.

 

[grsthegreat]

I gave up on chemicals years ago. Now days i simply scrape all weeds with bucket and regrade areas taken over by weeds. Works just ad well as chemicals.

 

[jyoutz]

I gave up on chemicals years ago. Now days i simply scrape all weeds with bucket and regrade areas taken over by weeds. Works just ad well as chemicals.

Sometimes I just mow the gravel road.

 

[kenmbz]

I use RM43 , but only in areas with persistent regrowth.
It seems to work for 2-3 months.

I also don't use fertilizers or anything else on lawn areas, since those can spur growth wherever the rain moves it.

For larger weeds, in small areas I just use a weed stick to get under them. But that's only good for small flower beds.

My grass areas, I just mow and don't care about weeds, it's green, it's good.

 

[bkenobi]

My state DOT recommends Imazapyr for control of weeds along the edge of the road but for some reason retailers do not sell a concentrate and Amazon won't even deliver. When I was out of state last year I ordered a quart so I have that. I'm going to mix glyphosate with imazapyr and spray with a sprayer mounted to my lawn tractor. I usually mix 1.5% (2oz/gal of roundup power max).

Last year I found a somewhat concentrate imazapyr/glyphosate mix at walmart that seemed ok at best. I added that to my glyphosate mix (don't remember the ratio I selected) but didn't like using the backpack so looking forward to the mounted tractor solution.

 

[kenmbz]

I put my 16 gallon sprayer on my cart and tow it around with the lawn tractor.
Works fine for me.

I use RM43 on the front beds and edges of the paved areas, works good for weeks.

Wouldn't it be nice if the critters ate weeds ....

 

[bkenobi]

I tried this setup on saturday and it was great! The hand sprayer has a 10-15" hose so i can either park the tractor and walk around or drive and spray a small path. Or i can use the boom and spray around a 10" wide swath. I dont have rate nailed down so i went a little light on concentration this time. It usually takes a few days to see results so I'm hoping ill see something yellowing today/tomorrow.

 

[BackRoad]

And now it's past tomorrow! Any insights?

 

[CalG]

This is my driveway - a day or so after I mowed.
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Every year the center crown grows a better crop of green on our drive.

Winter snow removal can be brutal and make much of the greening go into reset. I am patient, yet eager for the center crown to define the rutted two lane approach to our home.

 

[WM75Guy]

I use Roundup mixed with Mojave 70. Roundup for the immediate kill, Mojave 70 keeps it from growing for a year. I apply it every spring to the riding arena, driveway, and fence lines.

MOJAVE 70 EG - Alligare