Tools for the job

If all else fails with natural elbow grease, then you can try these methods...

For larger areas

This tool’s blade skims just below the surface and cuts the weeds back. Super Slice, £29.99, Burgon & Ball

For single weeds

Spritz this over troublesome weeds and it should kill the plant down to the root. Westland Resolva Pro Weedkiller, £6.99, Marshallsseeds.co.uk

For lawns

This targets broad leaf weeds only so won’t harm your grass. Resolva Lawn Weedkiller, £9.99, Marshallsseeds.co.uk

For veg plots

When spread over soil, the wood fibres lock together to prevent any weeds. Gro-sure Smart Ground Cover, £9.99, Marshallsseeds.co.uk