About C. J. Brown Expertise I can answer questions on cool and warm season grasses, soil problems, irrigation, insect,
grub, weed and crabgrass control. I can also help with cultural practices such as mowing,
aeration, dethatching, and leaf management.
Experience Co-Founder and owner of Teed & Brown, Inc. www.teedandbrown.com.
Lawn Care Columnist as "The Lawn Coach" www.thelawncoach.com
Organizations PLANET
Publications Danbury News Times "HomeStyle" Magazine
Tinytown Gazette, MA
The Picket News, MD
Manchester Press, IA
Macomb Observer, MI
Metro Observer, MI
Bottom Line Personal
www.TheLawnCoach.com
Education/Credentials Penn State University - B.S. in Turfgrass Science
Question I'm looking for a DIY (ie: inexpensive) way to permanently kill all the weeds, grass, tumble weeds, goat heads, etc. growing in my extensive gravel driveway. I've tried Round Up, etc. but the weeds just grow back in a couple weeks to months. I've seen the state use a layer of lime when building roads, but since the driveway is already built, I don't know how I would keep the lime from blowing away or into the lawn and killing my yard, too. Being on a fixed income, I can't afford a major contracting project, but I'm sure sick of weeding all the time!
Answer Hi Pete,
Sorry my friend, there's just no permanent solution. Weeds will always be trying to re-invade. You just need to make it part of your "to do" list every month or two. My own experience is that it is not too difficult if you just make it a point to spray the new weeds every week or so.
Hang in there my friend. Sorry I could be a better help!
