Weeds can take away from the natural beauty of your garden and impact healthy growth. But did you know they can have a similar effect on concrete surfaces? The pesky plants sprout indiscriminately from cracks and seem to come right back after you pluck them out. To maintain the appearance of both standard and stamped concrete surfaces, below are some tips to follow. 

How to Prevent Weed Growth in Concrete

1. Apply Weed Killer

An abundance of weeds stemming from your elegant stamped concrete can be an eyesore that detracts from your curb appeal. Take a proactive approach by applying a chemical weed killer. These herbicides are designed to prevent the cells in the unwanted plants from growing, thereby stalling future production. If pulling hasn’t worked for you in the past, or you aren’t pleased by the sheer volume of weeds, a commercial product might be your best alternative.

2. Pull Weeds Early

Once any plant spreads its seeds, the spores can distribute quickly. This is true of weeds, too, so it’s important to pull them from cracks in your concrete before they have an opportunity to grow rampantly and take away from the beauty of either standard or stamped concrete. Be mindful of how you toss them out. You should put them into a waste receptacle promptly so that the seeds don’t have a chance to spill elsewhere in your yard and potentially cause a new weed outbreak.

3. Seal the Cracks

Often, weeds grow from older concrete surfaces that are laden with cracks. These damages usually occur over time and can develop because of inclement weather or routine exposure to heavyweight. Once you’ve pulled them successfully or eliminated them with a chemical product, prevent them from coming back by sealing the gaps. Pebbles are a fitting solution if you prefer something natural, but that might not be practical if there are widespread cracks. Otherwise, a solidifying sand mixture is ideal because it will prevent water, sunlight, and oxygen from seeping through the surface and potentially encouraging future growth.
 

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