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Martin 05-09-2003 02:42 PM

Stopping grass growing between brick pavers?
 
We have a new path made from brick pavers. Some grass seed, scattered
over-enthusiastically, has gotten into the spaces between the bricks.

We are looking for a grass killer, preferably a fine solid type that won't
migrate out of the path and kill the grass bordering the edges. And won't
stain the brick (Holland pavers) which is a light tan color.

Suggestions would be appreciated.

TIA, Marty



David J Bockman 05-09-2003 03:02 PM

Stopping grass growing between brick pavers?
 
Roundup, or just good old boiling water will work wonders. A weed torch
also...

Dave


"Martin" wrote in message
et...
We have a new path made from brick pavers. Some grass seed, scattered
over-enthusiastically, has gotten into the spaces between the bricks.

We are looking for a grass killer, preferably a fine solid type that won't
migrate out of the path and kill the grass bordering the edges. And won't
stain the brick (Holland pavers) which is a light tan color.

Suggestions would be appreciated.

TIA, Marty





nightjar 05-09-2003 05:02 PM

Stopping grass growing between brick pavers?
 
Gasoline

Martin wrote:
We have a new path made from brick pavers. Some grass seed, scattered
over-enthusiastically, has gotten into the spaces between the bricks.

We are looking for a grass killer, preferably a fine solid type that won't
migrate out of the path and kill the grass bordering the edges. And won't
stain the brick (Holland pavers) which is a light tan color.

Suggestions would be appreciated.

TIA, Marty




Joseph Meehan 05-09-2003 05:12 PM

Stopping grass growing between brick pavers?
 
I also suggest RoundUp.

--
Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math


"Martin" wrote in message
et...
We have a new path made from brick pavers. Some grass seed, scattered
over-enthusiastically, has gotten into the spaces between the bricks.

We are looking for a grass killer, preferably a fine solid type that won't
migrate out of the path and kill the grass bordering the edges. And won't
stain the brick (Holland pavers) which is a light tan color.

Suggestions would be appreciated.

TIA, Marty





John Hall 05-09-2003 05:22 PM

Stopping grass growing between brick pavers?
 
On Fri, 05 Sep 2003 13:37:18 GMT, "Martin"
wrote:

We have a new path made from brick pavers. Some grass seed, scattered
over-enthusiastically, has gotten into the spaces between the bricks.

We are looking for a grass killer, preferably a fine solid type that won't
migrate out of the path and kill the grass bordering the edges. And won't
stain the brick (Holland pavers) which is a light tan color.


Potassium chlorate. This used to be sold as a weed (everything)
killer, but since its rise in popularity by b o m b makers, it may be
difficult to obtain.

--
John W Hall
Cochrane, Alberta, Canada.
"Helping People Prosper in the Information Age"

Vox Humana 05-09-2003 07:02 PM

Stopping grass growing between brick pavers?
 

"John Hall" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 05 Sep 2003 13:37:18 GMT, "Martin"
wrote:

We have a new path made from brick pavers. Some grass seed, scattered
over-enthusiastically, has gotten into the spaces between the bricks.

We are looking for a grass killer, preferably a fine solid type that

won't
migrate out of the path and kill the grass bordering the edges. And

won't
stain the brick (Holland pavers) which is a light tan color.


Potassium chlorate. This used to be sold as a weed (everything)
killer, but since its rise in popularity by b o m b makers, it may be
difficult to obtain.


I have had some success with a propane torch. Also allowing moss to grow
between the pavers seems to preclude the growth of weeds.



Dave Gower 05-09-2003 08:22 PM

Stopping grass growing between brick pavers?
 

"Martin" wrote in message
et...
We have a new path made from brick pavers. Some grass seed, scattered
over-enthusiastically, has gotten into the spaces between the bricks.

We are looking for a grass killer, preferably a fine solid type that won't
migrate out of the path and kill the grass bordering the edges


If you're in area that has winter ice, sidewalk salt works wonders at
killing plants. I've found out the hard way.


Chelsea Christenson 05-09-2003 11:32 PM

Stopping grass growing between brick pavers?
 
Vox Humana wrote:

I have had some success with a propane torch. Also allowing moss to grow
between the pavers seems to preclude the growth of weeds.


Assuming you don't consider moss a weed...


Chris Owens 08-09-2003 07:02 AM

Stopping grass growing between brick pavers?
 
Martin wrote:

We have a new path made from brick pavers. Some grass seed, scattered
over-enthusiastically, has gotten into the spaces between the bricks.

We are looking for a grass killer, preferably a fine solid type that won't
migrate out of the path and kill the grass bordering the edges. And won't
stain the brick (Holland pavers) which is a light tan color.

Suggestions would be appreciated.

TIA, Marty


Boiling water; pour it over the grass in the bricks, let the
grass sit for a day or two, and it will pull right out. If you
are careful in your pouring, the water won't even reach the
borders. Granular weed killer WILL migrate with rain.

Chris Owens




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Zemedelec 08-09-2003 06:02 PM

Stopping grass growing between brick pavers?
 
cheap vinegar; get it in gallon bottles. Use it at the beginning of a sunny
day. The weeds will eventually come back, but not for a month or so.
zemedelec


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