Gardeners use 40p natural method to 'instantly kill' weeds growing through gravel

Gardeners are using a 40p method to "kill" those rampant weeds which like to settle into gravel. Gravel paths and driveways can quickly be made unsightly by just one of these ghastly green invaders.

If you've got your own outdoor space, it's very likely you've waged war on these unwanted plant pests. They spring up in the most inconvenient nooks - including between paving slabs and on patios and driveways.

But, there's some fantastic news for anyone wanting to annihilate weeds once and for all. There's a natural remedy you can put to good use to "effectively kill" the pests without emptying your pockets.

The single ingredient you need can be found in our kitchen cupboards; if you haven't got it then you can buy it for just 40p! So, what is this magical weed killer? Table salt.

This ingenious plan was uncovered by homeowners on the Gardening UK Facebook page, reports the Mirror. One user asked: "Hi folks, is it worth putting down weed killer on my gravel now or would the rain just dilute any solutions Also wondering if anyone uses bleach solutions to kill weeds. I have a gravel driveway."

Replying to the post, several comments popped up recommending salt and boiling water to 'kill' weeds. One individual declared: "Keep away from the bleach and use boiling water and salt."

Another poster agreed, sharing an empowering statement: "Yes, this works really well. We've stubborn brambles coming up the side of our patio and boiling water and salt is the best way we've found so far to effectively kill them." Desperate homeowners are reaching for table salt to kill weeds in a bid to keep their driveways looking pristine.

Another added: "If you never want anything growing there again, use salt and hot water. It's perfect for driveways. The salt instantly kills the plants and the hot water will help the weeds absorb the salt quicker and also help kill the weeds. My driveway used to be covered in weeds, I now don't have any weeds growing up."

"I originally did a one-to-one ratio when the weeds were bad but struggled to get the salt to dissolve in that amount of water so reduced it to one to two salt-to-water ratio. Now I quickly pour salt on the weeds and then pour water on them later when I remember."

Meanwhile, someone else revealed: "I made a spray of hot water and salt on my paving which I've always struggled to keep weeds off and they've finally not come back. Could be worth a try."

Several commenters were also keen to recommend the natural solution in favour of bleach due to the risk it can pose to wildlife. However, you should avoid using salt and boiling water on weeds that are growing in your flowerbeds, as the solution could end up damaging or even killing the plants you want to see thrive.

You can buy salt for as little as 40p online via Ocado, but it can also be bought in supermarkets such as Morrisons for 55p, and Asda for 65p.