Weeds growing through gravel driveway

What can you do to prevent weeds from growing through a gravel surface in a driveway? Any help on this would be really appreciated. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing back soon.

Asked by Jenny on 11th May 2021
Expert Trade Answers
"Removing all the gravel from area and put membrane down. And after put the gravel on top, will help."
Answered on 11th May 2021 - Member since May 2021 - report
"Installing a membrane would help, and re-gravel, it would make a big difference."
Answered on 25th Oct 2021 - Member since May 2020 - report
"You can never stop weeds growing through a gravel driveway"
Answered on 11th May 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"You can place thuram down to prevent the weeds before placing the gravel"
Answered on 11th May 2021 - Member since Apr 2021 - report
"There is a special membrane ,that you can buy from Wickes or any other branch."
Answered on 11th May 2021 - Member since Feb 2021 - report
"Hi, you can treat the area with a weed killer solution."
Answered on 4th Aug 2021 - Member since Mar 2020 - report
"Hello the company that done your drive should of put a membrane under it to stop that but there is a way to stop that but if you would like me to take look for you it won't cost you anything I'll be happy to come look for you if interested give me call thanks James"
Answered on 24th Jun 2021 - Member since Nov 2017 - report
"Quick fix take them all back add some new thick membrane"
Answered on 14th Feb 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
"Unfortunately there is not much you can do as seeds get blown on it by the wind, apply weed killer twice a year"
Answered on 5th Aug 2021 - Member since Mar 2017 - report
"Remove the gravel and fit a DPM damp proof membrane such as a Tremain sheet or a breathable equivalent to prevent the growth of weeds but yet lets the ground to release any water"
Answered on 3rd Nov 2021 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
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