Gravel is a very common material used in many ways in backyards, ranging from a gravel driveway to a low-maintenance gravel garden. Wherever you have gravel, however, there are likely to be weeds ...

Nothing ruins the look of pristine gravel quite like a wilful weed forcing its way through the stony setting. Gravel, whether used as a flowerbed mulch, a topping for container plants, a driveway ...

When weeds do appear, remove them before they flower. Deep-rooted weeds can be pulled using a stick weeder or pointed, narrow ...

Save on gardening equipment by sticking to one tool. Part knife and part trowel, a hori hori knife ($28.50, leevalley.com) is a gardener’s best friend. Use it to plant, grub and to remove deep-rooted ...