Ground clear

[Ronlud]

This has probably been asked a bunch, but I've seen so much conflicting information.
I need to clear / sterilize a section of ground. And I mean forever, or as close to it as I can. What is the best method for this.
I've read about the chemicals and it sounds like rm43 gets me maybe ai year, but I need forever. Salt it ? It's not a large area, maybe 500-1000 sq. feet .
Thanks for the help !

 

[BigGG]

Concrete

 

[bcp]

What is this project for?

Bruce

 

[newbury]

Napalm. Love the smell of napalm in the morning.

 

[Ronlud]

This is to stop all weeds in a natural type area, where it has weed stop fabric covered by bark chips.

 

[oosik]

If there were such a chemical that would provide a permanent solution - I'd be concerned about its side effects. Toxic to humans or pets. Does it tend to bleed to other areas when it rains - etc.

There are more than a couple that would provide a LONG solution. However - not allowed in areas where humans or animals could gain access. Not allowed in areas where the product could bleed/drain into adjacent areas.

You are going to be limited to those products that will not harm the environment, humans or animals. To the best of my knowledge there is no chemical that has a permanent effect and meets these requirements.

 

[Ronlud]

What about salt or rock salt?

 

[Jstpssng]

Kerosene will do it, and likely be as safe as any herbicide you can buy.

 

[bcp]

I once put out a salt block to see if deer would like it. They didn't care. It eventually totally dissolved in our heavy rains. It did nothing noticeable to the plants around it while it was there or afterwards.

That would be about 10 inches deep of salt on a 10 inch square.

Bruce

 

[CalG]

Agent Orange has it's followers, but with such a small area, black plastic will do.