re: Propane torch weed control

Well hell, after reading the reviews on Harbor Freight, I want one now. Sounds like everyone is having fun with them. I have a weed problem in my Bermuda. I could have dead spots all over it instead.

For you guys with big fields try THIS

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It's great for keeping ditches clear of weeds. Don't have to worry about clippings floating downstream and clogging things up.

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this, plus I don't add more toxic crap to float down into the waters where I go fishing. Lord knows there's enough around here. but that's like #3 on my list. #2 is that I have chickens that wander around the back yard, and since they're idiots that will eat anything and eventually my family will sorta eat the same stuff they do, I try to keep as many toxins out of the backyard as possible. I'll carpet bomb the front yard, though. #1, it's fun.

Have the exact one. Used it last week to burn weeds/grass in little neglected garden spot, went back today to till and prepare. Little green sprouts were everywhere and I burnt it to bare earth.IT DOES NOT KILL ROOTS!!!! If you use it wide open it will burn everything in a 2 ft radius.

If you are afraid of drift with a hand pump sprayer, get a "hood" for the nozzle. It's basically like a funnel that allows you to get close to the plants you don't want to kill.

Or you can make a "wick stick" out of PVC pipe and rope. You fill it up with Roundup and wipe the weeds with the herbicide soaked rope.

If you prefer not to use herbicides, you can always hoe or hand pull.

I would like to try one for eliminating moles. Screw a bunch of weeds.

I'm getting one just so I can "kill it with fire" when the time comes... and it will

I'm here to report my experience. Bought this puppy yesterday after work. I had a good hours worth of fun burning shite. It's frighteningly powerful when you pull the "extra burst" trigger. Watching weeds turn orange is a good way to get rid of some anger after work.

Also I cleaned out my gutters and threw the leaves on the ground below me. I then lit up the torch and shmelted them right there on the spot. Seemed to be a pretty good use rather than raking them up.

Overall, I'm pleased with my $16 purchase.

Burning releases nutrients bound to dead organic matter. Burning stimulates growth and removes excess organic litter.

The idea that all organic matter in the soil is good organic matter is a false notion. Things like wood mulch, shavings, and non-decayed vegetation will actually bind nitrogen wen incorporated into the soil.