I put permeable pavers in about 6 yrs ago—agree they're solid for drainage, but weeds drove me nuts. Polymeric sand helped a bit, but wasn't a miracle fix. Still, beats dealing with constant flooding...just gotta accept some trade-offs, I guess.
Had the same issue with weeds popping up everywhere. I found that spraying vinegar mixed with a bit of dish soap every few weeks kept them manageable without breaking the bank. Not perfect, but way better than constant flooding or expensive weed killers. Like you said, gotta pick your battles...
"Not perfect, but way better than constant flooding or expensive weed killers. Like you said, gotta pick your battles..."
Totally agree with you there—homeownership is basically a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. 😂 I tried the vinegar and soap trick too, and honestly, it worked pretty well for small patches. But man, when the driveway floods and weeds pop up overnight like they're auditioning for Jurassic Park... that's a whole different beast. Ended up installing some basic drainage channels myself—took a weekend and a few YouTube tutorials, but it's been worth every sore muscle since.
That's a solid approach—I've also found drainage channels make a huge difference long-term. Last summer, I put in some gravel-filled trenches along the driveway edges to catch runoff before it became an issue. Took some elbow grease and trial-and-error leveling it out, but it's held up well so far. I'm curious though, did you go with plastic or metal drainage channels? I've heard mixed things about durability versus ease of installation...
Took some elbow grease and trial-and-error leveling it out, but it's held up well so far.
I went with plastic channels and honestly regret it. Sure, they're easier to handle during install, but after just one winter, mine cracked in a couple spots. Metal might be pricier upfront, but durability-wise, I'd say it's worth the extra cash.
