| We are buying a new home in phoenix Arizona. The | | | | back. |
| previous owners put in a rock yard but did not install | | | | Weed killer manufacturer should be adequate and also |
| that cloth or plastic landscape tarps to keep weeds | | | | has benefit of keeping obnoxious insects and animal |
| and grass from growing. Should i take the time to | | | | life away. |
| move all of the rocks and put it down or should I just | | | | Get a hand held burner attachment that attaches to a |
| leave it and try to keep up with weed killer? | | | | propane tank. Weed killer just kills the weeds, not the |
| I am sure that there is no barrier . | | | | seeds. However, if you use this method I would highly |
| Are you sure the weeds are not growing on top of | | | | recommend you choose a low-wind day to do it, and |
| the barrier. The barrier stops seeds under the barrier | | | | have a garden hose and shovel within arms reach at |
| from growing up, it does not stop seeds on top of the | | | | all times. Fire is a useful and environmentally friendly |
| barrier from sprouting and growing. If you have had | | | | tool if used responsibly, whereas putting chemicals into |
| sand blow onto the barrier, seeds came with the sand | | | | the soil near your house just doesn't seem like the |
| and that is what you are seeing grow there. | | | | brightest idea. Any chemical product deemed safe |
| You will only need to spray a couple of times per year. | | | | today is only safe according to todays level of minimal |
| Cheaper and a lot less work than removing the stones | | | | regulatory research. |
| and putting down a barrier and then putting the stones | | | | |