How to STOP Weeds Growing in Gaps EASY Dry Mix Method

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2023
  • If you want to see me do this over 6 years ago in my garden see here • Stop weeds growing in ... Catch up on how I made my Small UK City Garden so productive here: • Building a TINY House ... Here you see after jet-washing our slaps we refill the gaps to stop weeds growing back. You need cement, sand, brush scrapper and time. #MrMakeStuff Mr Make Stuff
    Items Used
    Cement: amzn.to/3I5wCV8
    Builders Sand: amzn.to/42xqjSa
    Broom: amzn.to/3I7yHQd
    Spade: amzn.to/3pDGIpv
    Mix Bucket: amzn.to/3VXRyTr
    Gloves: amzn.to/44WHRJe
    Trustedcreators.org collaboration
    See my website TrustedCreators.org/MrmakeStuff Links to prices for items used in my video: amzn.to/41vy7D5
    ✅Some of these links go to one of my websites and some are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
    🎯Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the TrustedCreators, ZulfPhotography and other encompassed channels created by TrustedCreators LTD here- trustedcreators.org/disclaimer/
    @TrustedCreator @ZulfTalks @zulfphotography
  • Навчання та стиль

КОМЕНТАРІ • 75

  • @MrMakeStuff
    @MrMakeStuff  Місяць тому +3

    If you want to see me do this over 6 years ago in my garden see here ua-cam.com/video/L9V4X9DbPdE/v-deo.html

  • @MoMan1323
    @MoMan1323 Місяць тому +1

    I've used this method several times. Works great. Thanks for sharing bro.

  • @nggoldenpearl
    @nggoldenpearl 22 дні тому +1

    Great video , as a woman on my own , it is pretty simple … I have gaps and weeds and grass keep growing… will try this next week ..thank you

  • @daniellund6159
    @daniellund6159 2 місяці тому +7

    Your video was a great help , thank you my friend.

  • @shaun30-3-mg9zs
    @shaun30-3-mg9zs Місяць тому +1

    I will do this i need to do my parents patio slabs, thanks great tip

  • @thebeast817
    @thebeast817 27 днів тому +1

    Going to follow your advice and tips as the end results looks good.. thanks for sharing

  • @philiprahman6778
    @philiprahman6778 Місяць тому +4

    Thanks, I will try your method.

  • @HannadayFLO
    @HannadayFLO Місяць тому +2

    Excellent! I'm following your tips

  • @MegaSandra48
    @MegaSandra48 Місяць тому +3

    Looks good will try it thanks

  • @joannehughes5564
    @joannehughes5564 22 дні тому +1

    Watched vid and tried really works great job great vid well done👏👏👏

  • @sonumonu5553
    @sonumonu5553 2 місяці тому +5

    Thank you I will try this ❤❤❤❤

  • @sharfuds
    @sharfuds Місяць тому +1

    I liked the charpoy in the patio. Cool.

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  Місяць тому

      DiY ua-cam.com/video/l8MP6m29e_o/v-deo.htmlsi=PNRZUdYs6Lu-NeDz

  • @hannahahlepoetry
    @hannahahlepoetry Місяць тому +3

    This is so smart!

  • @chandupatel8156
    @chandupatel8156 12 днів тому

    Good to know, I'll try this

  • @MA-wo5gy
    @MA-wo5gy Місяць тому +5

    Sand cement ready mixed....easy!

  • @faru6778
    @faru6778 29 днів тому +1

    Fantastic!

  • @davidlynas7768
    @davidlynas7768 2 місяці тому +3

    Very good

  • @valetta202
    @valetta202 Місяць тому +1

    Seems good to me. 😊

  • @wedadabbas2567
    @wedadabbas2567 Місяць тому +4

    Excellent ❤

  • @rambo3984
    @rambo3984 Місяць тому

    Can you do this for crazy paving?

  • @smonair2806
    @smonair2806 Місяць тому

    Will it work on larger gaps (about 1cm) between the flags?

  • @bluezorro999
    @bluezorro999 15 днів тому

    I don’t have a plastic membrane under my slabs. Am I still ok to use this method?

  • @MrMakeStuff
    @MrMakeStuff  5 місяців тому +4

    I built a Tiny Home extension here you can see that series here ua-cam.com/video/cnMC0ap_r-k/v-deo.html

    • @jak2i00i
      @jak2i00i 2 місяці тому

      Is sharp sand and cement okay and ive got about 1cm gaps just laid my patio recently myself! And need help with this bit i have load of sharp sand left over and also what did u do with all the access dry cement mix did u leave it there a couple off days, before cleaning off ?

  • @sean1325
    @sean1325 2 місяці тому +2

    Hi for this whole area you done how many bags of each in total did you use?
    Thanks

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  2 місяці тому +1

      All the information in in the video

  • @MrMakeStuff
    @MrMakeStuff  Рік тому +1

    See my original one here ua-cam.com/video/L9V4X9DbPdE/v-deo.html

  • @reallywontsufferfools1620
    @reallywontsufferfools1620 2 місяці тому

    can you tell me if 1 yr later you can pressure wash slabs without mix being washed out

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  2 місяці тому +5

      Pressure wash the slabs but avoid the joint gaps. No matter how carefully you work, pressure washers are designed to remove particles from gaps.

  • @barissaygili2721
    @barissaygili2721 2 місяці тому +4

    What about the drainage? I think it will be difficult for the (rain) water to go under the soil.

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  2 місяці тому +6

      When the slabs were laid, they should have a natural slope towards your drain to direct the water to the drainage source.

  • @rob91Harvey
    @rob91Harvey 9 днів тому

    This is wicked. Going to have to try this over summer.. If we actually get some dry weather😂. Rookie question, does the same premise apply for brick driveways? Only moved in and I’ve done a fair bit of weeding on the drive, boiling water, salted it etc but they find a way of coming back

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  3 дні тому

      I tried here ua-cam.com/video/7CmExG0FDyY/v-deo.html

  • @enochpage1333
    @enochpage1333 25 днів тому

    Thanks for the dry mix application to fill garden slab gaps. Your building sand is red and seems rather fine. We have construction sand here in the US and its not so fine and its not red. Can I still use this or must the sand be powdery rather than grainy? Wonder what to ask for at the Big Box store?

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  25 днів тому

      Builder's sand, also known as plasterer's, bricklayer's, or mason's sand, can vary in color depending on its origin. The color itself isn't crucial. If you request sand for rendering or for use between the layers of a brick wall, you should receive something similar.

  • @wontbelongnow5567
    @wontbelongnow5567 2 місяці тому +5

    Always butt slabs up when layed. Then there's no pointing needed. Because it Always comes out with frost over years .

    • @mimic5433
      @mimic5433 Місяць тому +3

      We have block paving.All butted up real tight. Weeds still grow.

    • @stephenhaevey6307
      @stephenhaevey6307 Місяць тому +2

      Brush rock salt in. Hey presto no weeds

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  Місяць тому +2

      The nature of it there will always be gaps even half a mm gap will allow weeds to grow. The idea is to fill the gap with this mix which means any seeds don't grab root. I still don't have Weeds

    • @RaymondPhillimore-ig8ur
      @RaymondPhillimore-ig8ur Місяць тому +2

      Just Rock Salt on its own ? Thanks

    • @CrazedFandango
      @CrazedFandango Місяць тому

      @@RaymondPhillimore-ig8ur Salt (any type) is good for killing weeds (and plants), but it will wash away at some point.

  • @davecorbyn8194
    @davecorbyn8194 Місяць тому

    Hi there, great vid and tips, thank you. Ive just done this method but used sharp sand, problem im having is air gaps in dry mix between just 1 slab, i brush over the sides then half hour later air gaps again, always same slab the rest are fine. Hot weather here, doesnt seem to be drawing moisture from ground or very little. Any help or tips massivly appreciated inadvance. Praps i shud have used building sand? All best 👍👍

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  Місяць тому

      Not sure about sharp sand, i used building sand and that worked well for me

    • @jukingabout9520
      @jukingabout9520 17 днів тому

      I've watched a few videos and the consensus seems to be sharp sand mix for laying, building sand mix for jointing.

  • @richardphillips3303
    @richardphillips3303 2 місяці тому +7

    Plastic membrane but moisture drawn up from where?

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  2 місяці тому +4

      In the video, you can see that moisture is still being drawn up despite the plastic membrane. This is evident from the change in the mix color. Moisture is present both in the depth and the atmosphere.

    • @GotoAmar
      @GotoAmar Місяць тому +2

      So probably like condensation like you see when you fill glass with cold water. Moisture is everywhere I guess

  • @dannyh1891
    @dannyh1891 8 місяців тому +15

    So do you need a plastic membrane under the slabs or can this work without it?

    • @makhan4908
      @makhan4908 Місяць тому +1

      No that’s not effective

    • @DelTangBrav
      @DelTangBrav Місяць тому

      ​@@makhan4908Which of the two options are you saying is not affective?

  • @christinejoy3030
    @christinejoy3030 Місяць тому +3

    Will this work for a brick driveway? We are inundated with weeds growing between the gaps and ants excavating the sand out from the joints to build nests.

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  Місяць тому +1

      It will, just be sure to clear all the gaps of roots before you begin to stop old roots growing through

    • @christinejoy3030
      @christinejoy3030 Місяць тому +1

      @@MrMakeStuff Thank you. A really clever idea.

    • @MrOldhoot
      @MrOldhoot Місяць тому +1

      I discovered that Weedol for weeds in lawns sprayed over the cracks where the ants are working gets rid of them pretty quickly but best to do it as soon as you see signs of the ants getting started.

    • @christinejoy3030
      @christinejoy3030 28 днів тому

      @@MrOldhoot Thank you 👍

  • @munch-crunch9143
    @munch-crunch9143 Місяць тому

    Can this be done on block paving?

    • @stephenhaevey6307
      @stephenhaevey6307 Місяць тому

      Yes HSE old bleach & water to clean with soft brush wash off..sand cement rock salt mix brushed in when dry no weeds

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  Місяць тому

      Yes

  • @waheedmalik6120
    @waheedmalik6120 Місяць тому +1

    Why didn't you compact it and fill it again until it reaches the top?

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  Місяць тому +1

      Not needed, with the dry mix it just fills the gap as you brush it. Think about sand filling an empty space to lift stones. Have you seen Indiana Jones

  • @4JJA14
    @4JJA14 7 днів тому

    Does this effect the drainage of patio area ? Cheers

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  3 дні тому

      If your patio was built with a slight incline towards drainage then no. If you rely on the water draining through the gaps then yes

    • @4JJA14
      @4JJA14 3 дні тому

      Thank you appreciated

  • @50brian50
    @50brian50 Місяць тому

    Salt 🧂

  • @markdixon3632
    @markdixon3632 Місяць тому +1

    Cash

  • @aumbhai
    @aumbhai Місяць тому +5

    its to strong mix John

  • @chrispigott6913
    @chrispigott6913 2 місяці тому +2

    If there is a heavy down pour of rain you have to think where will it drain away.

    • @MrMakeStuff
      @MrMakeStuff  2 місяці тому +4

      When the slabs were laid, they should have a natural slope towards your drain to direct the water to the drainage source.

  • @user-lb3hd7ip4o
    @user-lb3hd7ip4o Місяць тому +1

    Use strong weed killer

  • @robvanderveer8294
    @robvanderveer8294 Місяць тому

    Can I give jou my adres 😂

  • @BarriosGroupie
    @BarriosGroupie 15 днів тому

    It's not that a big deal removing weeds. Just use weedkiller that gets to the roots in early spring and keep on top every month.

  • @bertpoppy94
    @bertpoppy94 Місяць тому

    It don't work 😅