Weeds that grow on our driveways can be tough to control, but specialised herbicides can help eliminate them and prevent regrowth. We want to believe that this in-depth review has informed you enough about choosing the best weedkiller for drives and paths. The best time to use this concentrated weedkiller is between April and September. This is a time when weeds are actively growing and can absorb the weedkiller to the roots. Pros Rootblast is a Glyphosate based weed killer, so if you garden organically then this isn’t the weed killer for you. If, however, you just want the maximum weed-killing power then this might well be the product for you.

WeedKil Fast Acting Weed Killer 5L– I use this for customers who don’t like to use chemicals, very effective and ready to use. It doesn’t kill the roots, so larger perennial weeds do grow again. Best used regularly on young weeds The left side has been sprayed with weedkiller and the right side has not, results after only 3 week! Children and pets need not be excluded from sprayed areas because the herbicide is not harmful once dry, which is useful for busy families. The included lance, with adjustable nozzle, is a big plus and very handy for those looking for a weedkiller they can use on a large driveway but don’t want to have the hassle of mixing and pouring into a sprayer. Avoid using liquid weedkillers on rainy days because rainfall will just wash away the chemicals and make the entire exercise useless.Some weedkillers work best in particular conditions. A weedkiller that should be used in summer may not be effective in winter. With that in mind, be sure to schedule your weed control beforehand and read the label to see when it is best to use the weed killer. Product effectiveness Weeds are wild plants that grow in unwanted places. That means we cannot generalise these plants. Plants that are considered weeds in a particular situation might not be looked at the same way in another situation, where they are actually wanted. The sad thing is that weeds grow naturally, so it can be hard to control them. Farmers encounter weeds on their farms and you can find them in your lawn, driveway and paths (the list goes on and on). These plants can literally survive in any situation and they can even outstrip vegetation wherever they grow. That is why it is important to get rid of weeds, so you are left with uniform vegetation in your garden as well as good-looking surfaces such as a beautiful weed-free driveway. How do weeds affect plants?

All this does come with a trade-off, though. Glyphosate requires special care in its handling and careful attention to all safety instructions. It’s also not safe for children, pets and wildlife to be around it until its dry. Don’t forget to wear gloves and a mask, and be careful where you spray this non-selective weed killer, as it kills everything it touches that is green. Selective: The one to reach for when you’re weeding your lawn, as they’re formulated to target broad-leaved plants rather than skinny-leaved ones like grass. Because it will kill anything it touches it is not suitable for use on lawns as it won’t only target the problematic weeds, it will kill all your grass as well. How to Apply Non-selective: Another one that does what it says on the tin: basically, it will kill everything, so not one to use on your lawn. It is one to use on paths and driveways and the like, though. Why would you choose this terminator when there are other, less hell-bent weed killers out there? Simply because it works fast, while others can take days or even a couple of weeks to take effect.A slightly more targeted method is using a watering can and applying the diluted mix straight to the leaves of the weeds you want gone. Again though you can end up getting your weed killer on plants you don’t want to kill. Granularweed killers are good for lawn application but we would not recommend these for killing weeds on driveways and paths. This is because they can be hard to reach targeted weeds and literally you will have to cover your entire driveway with granules for the exercise to be effective and this is simply not a good idea, the only reason we even mention this, is to warn against doing this.

A great solution to killing deep-rooted perennial weeds and woodier weeds that other weedkillers have not be effective against. This Gallup Commercial Strength Weedkiller works on a variety of weeds but it does take a week or two to see the results. This is my favourite weedkiller and I’ve used it for over 15 years and have never had any issues. Very effective and works great on all surfaces including hard and gravel driveways. The ideal time to use the weedkiller is between early Spring and Autumn. Be careful not to spray onto desired plants and avoid using the weedkiller on lawns. ProsTheResolva 5 Litre 24H Ready to Use Power Pump Weedkiller is a great solution to weeds that infest large gardens (patios and driveways included). It is formulated to kill weeds down to the root so that these pesky plants don’t show up again for a long time. The product can treat an area of up to 200m2 and gardeners can witness results in a matter of just 24 hours but some weeds may take 2 days before showing results. Catch weeds before they seed. The old saying of "one year’s weeding is seven year’s seeding" holds true It can also kill trees, especially if they are you, but can also damage established trees so be careful with how you apply this weed killer and don’t use it with a sprayer on windy days. To be really targeted you can actually spot-apply this weed killer. this just means you apply it directly to the targeted weed using something like a paintbrush. If you are going to do this just be careful you don’t get the weedkiller on your skin and use gloves if possible!