Scraping them out is just as easy, and it can be done so on weeds such as dandelions or meadow grass.
Gardeners’ World added: “Tease them out, roots and all. You could also apply a residual path weedkiller afterwards, to prevent further weed growth.”
One expert recommended pouring boiling water over weeds to “instantly” kill them.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Genna Lorraine, gardening expert at Fantastic Services, explained: “Pouring boiling water on weeds can instantly kill them, as well as any seeds that may be dormant in the soil.