I’m a gardening pro – how to kill stubborn weeds that won’t budge for free in a matter of seconds
AS the sun makes its presence permanent and the winter wardrobe gets stowed away, it’s time to start prepping your yard for those idyllic summer barbecues.
A gardening expert said there’s a simple trick that will take your space from shabby to chic – and you can do it minutes before guests arrive.
Kia Jade (@kia_urbangardener) is a self-proclaimed “garden enthusiast” who often shares her harvesting guides and hacks on TikTok.
Knowing how frustrating it is to have a yard with weeds sprouting throughout, she shared a tip to banish them in seconds.
The best part? It’s completely free.
“Got weeds growing that won’t budge?” she began in the video.
Rather than hit the store for chemical fixes that could damage your surrounding plants, Kia said all you need is a pot of boiling water.
“Yes, I use a pot instead of a kettle,” she clarified.
After revealing the dozens of weeds that were sprouting between her tiles of concrete, she poured hot water directly onto them.
Within seconds the stems were loosened, making it easy for her to pull them out.
If you don’t want to get your hands dirty, however, Kia clarified in the comments that the hot water alone would kill the weeds – it just might not look as clean cut.
Although this is only a temporary fix, as the weeds will grow back eventually, the horticulture lover said it’s a “good form of maintenance without using harsh chemicals.”
As for some other ways to target those pesty plants, some viewers suggested using vinegar or simply adding salt to the hot water.