Homeowners are pouring boiling water over their driveways - and experts say they're right to do so

WEEDS growing in driveways are one problem homeowners wish to avoid.

And, not everyone has time to be rummaging in sheds for pest control sprays bought at the garden center or creating a vinegar-based solution.

Homeowners can instead turn to their kettle for a helping hand in getting rid of unwanted plants .

Boiling water is an alternative to spraying weeds in cracks, as per Better Homes and Gardens.

But, homeowners must have a steady hand if they are turning to this tactic, as revealed by Chelsea McKinley.

She explained that Americans must be precise when it comes to the weed they’re targeting.

“I wouldn’t use boiling water in a big bed of plants,” she said.

The expert revealed that hot water works best on smaller plants and seedlings.

The boiling water kills part of the pl