GardenBanter.co.uk

GardenBanter.co.uk (https://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/)
-   United Kingdom (https://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/united-kingdom/)
-   -   slb wed problem (https://www.gardenbanter.co.uk/united-kingdom/204706-slb-wed-problem.html)

iaass17gr 04-08-2012 03:16 PM

slb wed problem
 
I have found the best way to get rid of algae weeds etc between paving stones is with a wire brush - chemicals do not seem to work -
Is there any suitable solution (to reduce the speed at which weeds algae come back between the slabs) which perhaps I can immerse the brush in when raking out the muck between the slabs ?
Your help please

Stephen Wolstenholme[_2_] 04-08-2012 05:26 PM

slb wed problem
 
On Sat, 4 Aug 2012 14:16:40 +0000, iaass17gr
wrote:


I have found the best way to get rid of algae weeds etc between paving
stones is with a wire brush - chemicals do not seem to work -
Is there any suitable solution (to reduce the speed at which weeds algae
come back between the slabs) which perhaps I can immerse the brush in
when raking out the muck between the slabs ?
Your help please


Fill the gaps with sand & cement so the muck can't get between the
slabs.

Steve

--
Neural Network Software. http://www.npsl1.com
EasyNN-plus. Neural Networks plus. http://www.easynn.com
SwingNN. Forecast with Neural Networks. http://www.swingnn.com
JustNN. Just Neural Networks. http://www.justnn.com


Jake 04-08-2012 05:50 PM

slb wed problem
 
On Sat, 4 Aug 2012 14:16:40 +0000, iaass17gr
wrote:


I have found the best way to get rid of algae weeds etc between paving
stones is with a wire brush - chemicals do not seem to work -
Is there any suitable solution (to reduce the speed at which weeds algae
come back between the slabs) which perhaps I can immerse the brush in
when raking out the muck between the slabs ?
Your help please


There is no effective chemical treatment that will prevent both weeds
and moss/algae from returning. A residual weed killer such as
Pathclear will stop weeds for about 3 months but this should be
sprayed down the gaps - it won't work if you dimply dip the brush in
it.

You'd be better off filling the gaps between the slabs. If a small
area you can trowel a concrete mix into them; if its a bigger area one
option is to (on a dry day!) get some fine ready-mixed sand and cement
and brush this into the gaps until almost level with the slabs. Then
using a hose head on a GENTLE sprinkler setting, or preferably a
watering can with a medium rose, GENTLY wet the area (if you don't do
it gently you'll simply wash the mix out of the gaps). Or get one of
these:

http://www.pointmaster.co.uk/patio.html

Cheers, Jake
=======================================
Urgling from the East End of Swansea Bay where sometimes
it's raining and sometimes it's not.


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:50 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
GardenBanter