How to get rid of weeds between brick paving
Overview
Weeds can be a big problem in a garden. They can also get into the cracks and crevices of your brick pavers, making them difficult to remove. The good news is, there's a variety of methods to remove weeds from between bricks, and you can be aggressive without impacting surrounding plants or vegetation.
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses and gloves, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Tools and materials
Materials
- Organic pesticide
- White vinegar
Steps
Choose a method of weed removal
First, decide on what method of weed removal to use. Options include using weed killers, choosing a chemical-free option or manually pulling them out.
Pesticides and organic weed killer
Pulling weedy plants out by the roots isn't always an option when they are growing between bricks. Weeds can be so tightly wedged they won't budge from the space.
One way to get rid of weeds between bricks is a weed killer that will kill the weeds, along with any grass growing around the pavers. There are many different types of weed killers available, including organic ones. Organic weed killers tend not to contain harmful chemicals, but they’re still effective at killing the weeds between pavers.
Safety tip: If you’ve opted to use a chemical solution, make sure to keep pets and children off treated areas while the weeds are absorbing the application.
Chemical-free options
Alternatively, if you want to avoid using chemicals, try using acetic acid (white vinegar) instead. Fill a spray bottle with undiluted vinegar and spray it on the weeds, preferably on a hot, sunny day. The vinegar will help kill off most types of weeds, but try to avoid getting it on plants and flowers if they are nearby. Do this regularly to prevent weeds from growing back once you’ve pulled them out.
Another cost-effective and organic solution is boiling water. Simply boil a kettle of water and pour it directly onto the paved area to kill the weeds.
Manual removal
Manual weeding takes time, but it removes weeds and their roots. One helpful tip is to soak weeds with water from a hosepipe or sprinkler system. This makes it much easier to pull up any dead leaves or roots.
