Keeping Weeds and Moss Off Your Patio

May 14, 2012 - PRLog -- Weeds and moss are plants that are growing at an inconvenient place. There is no such thing as a weed-free surface. If detritus is allowed to accumulate on a surface, it will only be a matter of time before some weed or other decides to rear its ugly head. Taking proper care of a paver surface requires some attention.

Here are several tips for keeping weeds and moss off your patio:

• Pull, spray or scrape off weeds that have grown in the joints, replacing any sand that is pulled up with weeds.

• Regular brushing disturbs newly emerging weeds and gets them before they are fully rooted.

• Regularly scrub your pavers with hot soapy water. Be sure to use acid-free soap-based solutions or you can do serious damage to your paver surface.

• Regular power-washing removes surface debris and weeds before they have a chance to grow. Be sure to refill the stabilizing sand between pavers. And be careful not to damage bricks with the power-washer.

• A good quality sealant can deter the growth of most weeds as long as you perform regular basic maintenance discussed above.

• Weed killers can be very effective but must be used with care and directions followed carefully.

• Moss killers can work, but do not use moss killers with ferrous oxide or they will turn your pavers orange.

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