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Pull up the grass, along with its roots, if possible.Weed image by Necroborg from Fotolia.com
Pull up the grass. This may be easier said than done. Pull on the grass, trying to ensure that you pull up the roots with it. If the spaces between your paving stones are very narrow, this method may prove fruitless. - 2). Pour vinegar onto the grass. Distilled white vinegar works just fine. This technique is best used when the offending grass has just appeared. Once the grass has taken deeper root, other methods may be required.
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Pour the boiling water directly into the space between the pavers.teakettle image by Lev Dolgatshjov from Fotolia.com
Pour boiling water between stones. Be sure the water has come to a full boil. You can use a teakettle or any other vessel that will allow you to effectively target the spaces between the stones. - 4
Rock salt can be used dry or dissolved in hot water.fleur de sel, white sea salt crystal, white background image by Oliver Mohr from Fotolia.com
Put salt on the invading grass. You can use the same type of rock salt that is used to melt ice on pavement in the wintertime. Sprinkle the salt over the grass that is growing between your pavers. You can also dissolve the rock salt in hot or boiling water and pour the solution over the pesky grass.
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