Gardener's 'simple' boiling water hack will kill patio weeds permanently

dailyrecord.co.uk:

September has arrived, and with the milder weather, many are tackling those gardening chores delayed over the summer - not least the dreaded task of weeding.Post-summer, weeds can be a particular nuisance, having spread their seeds far and wide, ready to sprout on patios and driveways.

But fear not, for Courtney, an expert gardener and founder of The Kitchen Garten, has found a hassle-free method to eradicate these unwelcome guests.Courtney experimented with various natural remedies like white vinegar, washing-up liquid, and Epsom salt but was wary of using them around her garden, concerned they might damage the soil.

Instead, she opted for a surprisingly simple solution: pouring boiling water directly onto the weeds. To her astonishment, this straightforward approach proved incredibly effective, reports the Express.Courtney said: "Boiling Water Say what?

Yes, the claim is as simple as all that. I read up on using boiling water and thought it was too easy not to try, so why not?"I used an electric kettle and simply boiled water that I then carried out and poured on the weeds."Courtney admits she was initially sceptical about the boiling water technique but decided to give it a go, hoping it would eliminate the weeds without harming her garden's other plants.