Home remedies
With high pressure cleaners and gas burners, moss can be effectively removed from the pavement joints. It doesn't take long before the next generation of plants shows up among the stones. Therefore, many garden owners fall back on efficient budget funds with long-term effects. Combating with salt and vinegar is now forbidden, as the agents can negatively affect the soil and groundwater. There are alternative methods that are also environmentally friendly.
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Hot water
Water with temperatures above 90 degrees Celsius damages the mechanism of the plants. It destroys the cell structure of mosses and damages the roots of other weeds. The plants dry out and die. Pour the heated water evenly over the moss in the grout. The plants should be poured over for at least ten seconds. Once they're dead, you can easily remove the remains with a Grout brush remove.
This method is not very sustainable because the plants quickly settle back between the paving stones. There is a risk of breakage with sensitive material. The more often you have to repeat the measure, the more damage you will damage the soil organisms. Adjacent plants can be affected.
cola
The caffeinated drink contains phosphoric acid, which is known as Moss destroyer(€ 14.99 at Amazon *) works. It prevents the unwanted plants from settling again. Pour the cola undiluted on the moss, as the phosphoric acid content in diluted cola water is not sufficient. This method is suitable for combating moss on all stone surfaces. Joints are not attacked and there is no discoloration. The soft drink is ideal for combating mosses in hard-to-reach areas.
The drink leaves a sticky sugar film on tiles. The home remedy is unsuitable for large-scale use. If you want to clean larger areas, consider using a more cost-effective method.
Prevent weed spread
Some plants with aesthetic blooms have adapted to the extreme habitat between cobblestones. Mastwort, hunger flowers or star clover can withstand the strain and defy long periods of drought. They prevent the growth of unwanted mosses and increase the biodiversity in the garden.
