Which methods are suitable?
There is a lot you can do in advance so that the gravel path does not become so weed. Before applying the stones, compact the soil with a Plate compactor(€ 359.90 at Amazon *) and limit the way through a border. You can use germinating weeds:
- mechanical weeding,
- rake off,
- destroy with hot water,
- flame.
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The classic: weeding
In principle, a gravel path is easy to maintain due to the loose layer of stones. Weeds and roots can be pulled out with a hand hoe. However, you must regularly clear the path of newly germinating plants, which can be very tedious, especially on long paths.
Rake surfaces
By raking, you prevent weed seeds from sprouting. Rake You go through the path in depth and thoroughly remove any weed residues that come up. By raking, the gravel is loosened at the same time and the path is visually smoothly smoothed.
Kill weeds with hot water
Boiling water occurs regularly in the kitchen, for example when cooking potatoes or pasta. However, it is far too good to just land in the drain, because the hot liquid is a good friend in the fight against weeds.
Give that Cooking water directly on the weed plants. These are lost and can be easily removed.
Destruction with the flame device
Gas or electrically operated scarfing devices are not only suitable for paved surfaces. They can also be used to keep gravel paths free of weeds in an uncomplicated way. It is sufficient to heat the weeds with the device for a short time. The plants then die and can then simply be ticked off.
Limit pebbled areas
With a border of lowered stones or concrete slabs, you prevent lawn from growing into the gravel path. This saves you a lot of maintenance work.
Tips
For the sake of the environment, do without Herbicides, because these damage not only the weeds, but also other plants, insects such as bees and Bumblebees as well as the microorganisms living in the soil.