Plants will grow anywhere they find water, sunlight and dirt. This contains the spaces between individual pavers, stones or stones in a terrace. Plants growing in terrace cracks make the area appear unkempt and unsightly. If the weeds keep growing, they might move paver blocks or trigger other types of patio substances to break or move. Using natural methods to eliminate these weeds means you’re not introducing chemicals into the area and you have less chance of damaging the terrace.

Fill a pot or teakettle three-fourths full of water. Bring the water to a boil on the stove.

Wear a set of closed-toe shoes and oven mitts. Clear any objects from the ground or ground between the cooker and the terrace. Preserve the container of boiling water into your patio, walking slowly so that you do not spill water.

Stand or crouch down to the side of the weeds growing between the patio pavers, leaving space between your feet and the weeds to prevent splashing your feet. Hold the container 3 to 5 inches above the weeds. Pour the water from the container gradually over the weeds, then avoiding splashing the water on your own. Keep your hands, arms and face away from the steam.

Repeat this procedure till you’ve poured boiling water on all of the weeds. Don’t stand or walk on the moist terrace areas while the water is warm. Leave the weeds for 24 hours.

Boil more water and then pour it on any plants that still appear healthy following 24 hours. Check again 24 hours later.

Grasp each grass by its crown, the point at which the shriveled shoots meet the root system. Pull up while lightly twisting the crown to remove the bud and its whole root system from the patio. Wear gloves when pulling weeds. For stubborn weeds, then use a dandelion weeder instrument.

Place all the removed weeds in the garden trash can. Sweep the terrace, gathering any broken stalks, roots, sand or dirt into a stack. Brush the debris into a shovel or dust pan and then dump them in the garden waste can.

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