How do I erradicate weeds and vegetation from a stone floor area permanently or for long periods?

Answer 1

Do the weeding by hand, then cut out the dirt from the cracks, and fill them with grout. Then seal the cracks with a sealant you can get at your home improvement supplies or hardware store.

Some people might be tempted to use herbicides. I would discourage this, as the chemicals come back to haunt you (i.e. they're not good for your health) and they run into the groundwater. Besides, weeds have a way of building up immunity to them, and what works for one weed may not work for another.

Answer 2

While I am not a big fan of chemical weed killers, I swear by Roundup. It kills even the most stubborn weeds in my yards. We had some awful things called elephant ears locally. It's actually an invasive weed that was introduced way back when. I bought a bottle of Roundup (the concentrate, not the ready to apply). I applied it at double strength and it killed those nasty weeds. I only use it on those really hard to get rid of weeds.

If you don't want chemicals, try boiling water. Pour boiling water over the weeds and unwanted vegetation. This kills the roots. Wait a few days. If you don't notice the weeds dying, apply once or twice more, waiting a few days between applications.

Answer 3

There are long term week killers make for your problem. Ortho makes Ground Clear (formerly Triox) and they make Season-long Weed Killer. Both will last up to one year. There is an extened release Round-up that lasts 3 months. Make sure you don't get the regular round-up--it only lasts about a week.

With any of these extended week killers make sure you don't accidentally get any where you don't want it because it kills for such a long time. Most L&G centers carry these products.

Answer 4

Once you have the area weed-free, there's a product called Preen that you can sprinkle. It's a pre-emergent that prevents just about anything from growing. Lasts about one season, at least here in Maine. Of course we have ten months of winter followed by 8 weeks of hard sledding.

Answer 5

A product called Round Up is available at any garden center or Home Depot Good Luck !

Answer 6

Soak the area with mercury, let sit for 48 hours. Follow that with kerosene, letting it sit for 48 hours. Follow that with Round-Up, for a final 48 hours. Keep children and Federal Inspectors away for 12 years.

Answer 7

Honestly, boil the kettle and pour the boiling water on them. Easy, and it really works. For small areas.

Answer 8

Use a solution of copper sulfate.