Major problem is that the walk is next to the house, would prefer not to use too harsh of chemicals.I am at a point that I'm ready for snow, we live in S.Dakota. Thank you,Susan

I use plain vinegar in a spray bottle .aLso sprinkle baking soda along the edge of the sidewalks.weeds or grass won't grow.I have gravel wAlks aLso.Good Luck

Accidentally over fertilize them ...I spilled concentrated fertilizer on sidewalk...burned them!!!😁

use Borax soap. Its power make a spray. dont get it on the grass cause it wont grow back.Soak the cracks with water pull the weeds , spray, they wont grow back.

Use a weed wacker first to get them low. Sometimes a hoe or trowel to get more out and then use a solution of 1 gallon of vinegar, 1 cup of salt and 1 tbsp of dish liquid. Spray on the areas- need to do this every couple of weeks, but does seem to help.

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Margaret
on Jul 7, 2018

Use a weed wacker first to get them low. Sometimes a hoe or trowel to get more out and then use a solution of 1 gallon of vinegar, 1 cup of salt and 1 tbsp of dish liquid. Spray on the areas- need to do this every couple of weeks, but does seem to help.

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- Jen
  on Jul 8, 2018
  
  I have a weed dragon.....Burn them buggers to the ground! Instant gratification
  
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Jan
on Jul 8, 2018

use Borax soap. Its power make a spray. dont get it on the grass cause it wont grow back.Soak the cracks with water pull the weeds , spray, they wont grow back.

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- Susan Main
  on Jul 8, 2018
  
  Hi Jan, thanks so much, I will give Borax a try, I have gravel insread of sidewalk, which is why the weeds got out of control. But definitely will try Borax, thank you. Susan
  
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M
on Jul 8, 2018

Accidentally over fertilize them ...I spilled concentrated fertilizer on sidewalk...burned them!!!😁

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- Susan Main
  on Jul 8, 2018
  
  Now, that's a thought, if all else fails, thanks.
  
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Roberta
on Jul 8, 2018

I use plain vinegar in a spray bottle .aLso sprinkle baking soda along the edge of the sidewalks.weeds or grass won't grow.I have gravel wAlks aLso.Good Luck

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- Susan Main
  on Jul 9, 2018
  
  Hi Roberta, thanks for the suggestions, will definitely try the vinegar and throw on some baking soda. Thanks so much ,Susan
  
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