I’m a gardening expert – how to stop weeds growing using a $4 item

WEEDS are the quickest way to ruin a beautiful garden or lush green lawn.

But killing weeds is much easier said than done.

Thankfully, the gardening experts at revealed the one thing you need to banish weeds for good.

The best part is that the weed killer won't break the bank and will only cost you

According to the experts, the secret to a weed-free garden and lawn is lime, and no, it's not the kind you eat.

is made from crushed-up limestone, rock, or dolomite, and when applied to soil, it raises the pH level, making the soil less acidic.

Lime also contains magnesium and calcium, which are vital for a healthy garden.

It's actually the lack of calcium in soil that provides the condition for weeds to thrive in.

So to combat pesky weeds, the experts advised to: "Spread lime using a spreader if your soil doesn’t have a calcium to magnesium ratio of 7 to 1."

The best way to figure out if your garden could benefit from lime is to have a soil test done by state Cooperative Extension offices, according to

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