What's the best way to remove dead grass from a brick patio?

Question

The back yard has a brick patio and what used to be green grass until I sprayed it with grass and weed killer. Now the grass and weeds are dead but how do I remove the dead grass and weeds from between the bricks? I tried it previously using an old pair of boots and just kicking the vegetation out of the ground but there has to be an easier way.

Answer 1

Well, the easiest way is to let it rot and turn back into dust -- but by that time, you'll have new weeds.

I hate to say it, but the best way to get rid of it permanently is to get down on your hands and knees and pull it out. It may seem tough, but it's a patio! It's not like the courtyard of Versailles, is it? I bet you can finish it up in less than an hour. Try 15 minutes, and see how much you get done. Maybe you can hire a neighbor kid to do it.

To keep the weeds away, try using rock salt on the patio, and sweep it into the cracks. This will poison the ground underneath, and nothing should grow.

Answer 2

Use a Bernz-o-matic torch and burn them off. Just keep a water hose handy if you feel there is a danger of the fire spreading. Tie the torch to a broomstick handle so you don't have to bend over while you walk around from weed to weed.

Answer 3

The best way is to get down on your hands and knees and pull them suckers up.

Answer 4

Use the weed eater. then sweep it up and dispose of properly.

Answer 5

pull it out...it should just come right out