Kill weeds in patio slabs or gravel in hours with simple three-ingredient mixture [Video]

The slabs between patio slabs and gaps in gravel can easily accumulate rainwater, creating an ideal, moist environment for weeds to thrive.

These spaces often receive ample sunlight, further facilitating weed growth, particularly in relatively open surroundings.

And while many of us would reach for a store-bought weed killer, according to gardening enthusiasts online, all you need is three ingredients from your kitchen.

TikTok gardener Tomato Dave encouraged his viewers to “stop buying commercial chemicals to kill your weeds” and make the three-ingredient concoction themselves.

“I tried this natural remedy,” he said. “I was blown away by how well it worked after only three hours.”

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“It did better than any other commercial weed killer I’ve tried. After three weeks, they still haven’t grown back.”

The three-ingredient mixture might sound too good to be true, but …