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Washington Post
6 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Weeds are taking over the cracks in my driveway. What can I do?
Q: Our concrete driveway was poured with wooden spacers between the sections. Now the wood has rotted and weeds have taken over. How can I get rid of them? A: Whether you have a driveway, patio or garden path paved with concrete, bricks or flagstones, you're almost certain to be doing battle with weeds at some point. Although the narrow spaces between pieces of the paving don't seem like an ideal place to grow, weeds seem to find what they need there. Yanking them out isn't always easy. And they're sure to come back. There are effective ways to keep the paving looking tidy, but the best solution really depends on the situation.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
B&Q's £9 weeding gadget will leave your driveways & patios spotless – plus you don't have to bend down
IF you're fed up crouching down to tackle stubborn weeds in your garden, B&Q has just the thing. A handy gadget will leave your driveway and patio looking spotless, and it will set you back less than £9. Weeds have an annoying habit of popping up in the most awkward places. This can make the task of removing them seem all the more overwhelming. With the Telescopic Extending Patio Groove Weed Remover, £8.70, you can tackle any stubborn weed without having to even bend over. The extendable mechanism makes the gadget perfect for clearing weeds and moss from patios and paving stones. This buy is designed to easily fit between paving stones, removing weeds instantly. It comes manufactured with a soft grip foam handle for your comfort. The gadget features a scraper blade and handle as well as a telescopic twist tight feature enabling it to adjust in size. This weed remover measures approximately 70 centimetres to 100 centimetres in size. B&Q shoppers can enjoy a one year guarantee with this buy. And B&Q isn't the only retailer selling gadgets designed to tackle weeds. Trying out Lidl's new weeding tools More gadgets for weeding Aldi shoppers can pick up a £10 buy that will leave your lawn free of weeds all summer. And an Amazon gadget also helps to tackle stubborn weeds in your outdoor area. Another handy buy is approved by experts for instantly lifting these unwanted plants. B&Q also has a hand-held weed removing tool for removing stubborn dandelions. And The Range is selling a nifty gadget that will blitz all the weeds in your garden this summer. How to save money at B&M Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. According to one ex-B&M manager, you'll want to visit your local branch at 10am on a Wednesday too. Here's how you can join the B&M bargain hunt: Download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up to the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. Weeding hacks You can also tackle weeds on your patio for free with a handy viral hack. A 30p tick also works wonders for removing weeds for your outdoor area. And a DIY solution will leave your garden free of weeds for up to a year at a time. Plus, another homemade weed killer will banish unwanted plants overnight for just 50p. There are five other hacks you can try, but the most successful has an unexpected con.
The Sun
13-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
My neighbour refuses to sort out their hideous garden – now I've got rats, bugs and weeds invading through their fence
AN angry homeowner has revealed that his neighbour is refusing to sort out their hideous garden. But not only is the overgrown garden an eyesore, it's also home to rats and bugs too. 1 And if you thought that was bad, think again, as now, not only these pests, but uninvited weeds, are invading this man's garden through his fence. Frustrated and unsure on what to do, the anonymous man took to social media to alert others to the situation, leaving many totally stunned. Posting on the r/Milton thread on Reddit, the man, who writes under the username @Feelthematrix, uploaded a snap of his neighbour 's unloved garden and titled the post 'Neighbour's overgrown backyard…' He then explained: 'I have been noticing some rodents and bugs in my backyard recently and had a few overgrown weeds coming through my neighbour's fence. "I decided to take a quick peek and it was horrendous.' On a mission to fix the issue, he added: 'I have tried knocking a few times over the course of last month, with no answer. 'Haven't seen anyone come and go in the house either. 'Left a few notes offering to cut it down for them, if they can't for some reason, but notes are still there.' Eager for advice, he asked: 'Not sure if anyone has any ideas what I can do about it?' Reddit users were stunned by the man's post and many eagerly raced to the comments to share their thoughts and advice. Viral Neighbour Shows No Respect: Cutting Down a 10-Year-Old Tree One person advised: 'Call the city. They'll send officers and give them warnings, if they don't do it they will arrange someone to cut the grass and bill the owner for the landscaping service. This was the case a few years ago from my experience.' Another added: 'If it's becoming a nuisance, you gotta be that guy that calls it into the city. The Top Five Reasons Neighbours Squabble One study by Compare the Market revealed the top reason British neighbour's argue Broken fences - top of the board was broken fences and whose responsibility it was to fix it Parking: one of the leading drivers of neighbour disputes, with 54.1 per cent of people having issues with people parking in front of their house, parking bay or driveway Trees - complaints about a neighbour's tree cracking your garden path was also common with nearly half of participants finding it frustrating Bin wars - outdoor bin etiquette continues to ignite the most furious debates between neighbours Nosy Neighbours - some people have their eyes and ears at the ready to have a peek causing problems for others "Sometimes, these people only act whenever a fine is imminent.' A third recommended: 'Call the city. This is ridiculous.' Whilst someone else observed: 'That's a sad back yard.' But at the same time, another user suggested: "Ask if you can mow it, maybe they don't have a mower or they do and it's broken. Seems like a better use of your energy then this."
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Goats Taking a Break from 'Pulling Weeds' Are Making Everybody Want to Clock Out for the Day
Goats Taking a Break from 'Pulling Weeds' Are Making Everybody Want to Clock Out for the Day originally appeared on PetHelpful. If there's one thing goats like to do, it's eat, and they'll eat just about anything. Many people who have goats don't ever have to worry about weeds because goats will eat them all for them. TikToker Jjaackei has pet goats who were supposed to be doing just that in mid-June, but she found them taking a break from the job. The video is short - it's only 10 seconds long - but that's all the time you need to see the two lazy goats taking a break by resting in some lawn chairs with a fan blowing directly on them underneath the home's patio. They look very happy to be there, too! Well, those two goats made themselves right at home! We wonder if this is their normal MO or if this is the first time that she's caught them taking unscheduled breaks during working hours. And how could she be mad at them? They look so cute! It's hysterical to see them hanging out like they own the place!Jjaackei's video went immediately viral and racked up more than 9 million views and viewers left close to 20 thousand comments; some of them were really funny; we had as much fun reading through them as watching the video! Viewer @Donuts_and_Deadlifts pointed out, "Ma'am, your lawn mowers are broken!" @DarkNerdo joked, "This is their federally mandated break. Have you offered them a beverage?" @GenetheCapybara chimed in with, "They are one step away from unionizing." @Wyatt shared: "Some iced tea would be nice." @Carrie played devil's advocate, "Well, to be fair, the fan and chairs were right there..." Another commenter added, "Those chairs aren't going to sit in themselves." @MissLark said, "At least they are behaving. Mine would have already eaten the chairs. LOL!" Commenter @Chelle pointed out, "Ooooo you got the bougee goats LOL!" @Red headed teacher added, "They're like, 'Girrrrl this place is niiiice!' haha!!"@Momma Fergie said what the goats were thinking, "Didn't the brochure say there was a pool here?' @Jan made everybody laugh when she said, "These goats are NOT goat-ing." and @randomvloger121 replied, "These goats are the GOATs!" Goats Taking a Break from 'Pulling Weeds' Are Making Everybody Want to Clock Out for the Day first appeared on PetHelpful on Jun 24, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Independent
08-07-2025
- General
- The Independent
Why landscape fabric is often a bad idea for your garden
Landscape fabric may sound like a neat, tidy and easy solution to all your weeding woes, but, as often is the case, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. To be fair, landscape fabric has its place. Unfortunately, it's widely misused in most home landscape applications, where it does more harm than good in ornamental beds and around perennials and crops. The woven (or sometimes non-woven) synthetic (or sometimes biodegradable) barrier is meant to suppress weeds while allowing water and air to pass through to the soil beneath it. And that's exactly how it works -– for a short time, after which buyer's remorse almost always sets in. Before long, soil and other organic matter settle on top of the fabric, seeds find their way to the surface, and weeds begin to grow. Since their roots penetrate through the fabric, removing them becomes extremely difficult. Under the barrier, which restricts water and oxygen from reaching the soil and carbon from escaping, microbes, earthworms and other insects die, fertility declines and roots struggle. In perennial beds, the fabric creates heat pockets and impedes the spread and self-seeding of plants. In time, the fabric will shift and tear, and attempts to remove it will no doubt make you rue the day you had the bright idea to use it. Plastic sheeting is even worse, as it completely blocks water and air from reaching the soil, overheats roots and releases microplastics into the ground. There are exceptions, however. Landscape fabric can be helpful under gravel or stone paths or walkways, where it creates a barrier between the hardscape and the soil below. It can also help smother grass and weeds when used temporarily to help create a clean slate for future planting beds in areas that are difficult to clear. Still, I recommend using thick layers of newspaper or cardboard instead, as they biodegrade naturally and perform the same function without having to be removed. When your landscape fabric becomes a torn, weedy, root-tangled mess – and it will -- good luck removing it. The painstaking process involves slowly and carefully pulling up individual fragments of the fabric, which will be heavy under the soil, and cutting them away from around and between roots, which will have grown above, below and through the textile. Instead of shooting yourself in the foot with landscape fabric, opt for an organic mulch like shredded bark, wood chips or straw. It will regulate soil temperature and moisture, nourish the soil as it decomposes and support the soil life that supports your plants. Apply a 2- to 4-inch layer, keeping it away from trunks and stems, and refresh it when it breaks down. You'll still get a few weeds, but they'll pull up easily, roots and all. ___ Jessica Damiano writes weekly gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter. You can sign up here for weekly gardening tips and advice. ___ For more AP gardening stories, go to
