As the days get warmer and longer, our gardens start to spring. However, with new plant growth also comes the return of more weeds.
An expert has shared two tips that could help get rid of unwanted plants in your outdoor space.
Garden centres and supermarkets have no shortage of chemical weed killers, but an expert shared tips for those looking for a gentler - and more affordable - solution.
Founder of GardeningExpress.co.uk Chris Bonnett said using boiling water is a money-saving way to kill weeds.
An expert shared how to get rid of weeds
GETTYThis works deep at the root, damaging the cells of the plants and causing them to die. The expert said this should stop weeds from growing back.
He explained: "Getting on top of weeds now can help make them less of an issue later on in the year.
"Consider getting rid of weeds naturally by pouring boiling water, this should scald the weed and the root meaning it shouldn’t grow back."
The hack is best used on young or small weeds and is great for targeting ones growing in small cracks.
Chris also recommended companion planting at this time of year. This is growing plants together to benefit each other.
It works in a number of ways, such as controlling weeds, as it can crowd weeds out, limiting the space, light and resources for them to grow.
The gardening pro continued: "Companion planting is a great, natural solution for many problems in the garden and it’s also a way to add variety and interest.
"This method can be used to control weeds, pests, and diseases and improve soil health. It’s important to carry out research on which combinations will help with your specific concerns."
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PAThis comes as Britons were told to plant ground cover perennials such as Brunnera macrophylla as they "flower for months" and can also help suppress weeds.
An expert said: "The foremost one would probably be brunnera macrophylla. The perennial forget-me-not, which is very vigorous and seeds around very freely.
“It flowers for months and may, and it may flower from mid-March, through to the middle of May."
