I used a 1/2 stick of dynamite. This works pretty well too.

I have a much smaller area and I use my electric tea kettle and boiling water. It works much better than round-up.

I've used a torch like this for years, and can confirm it is very effective. In my experience, even when used on open dirt, torching the ground like this can not only kill weeds, but also prevent them from coming back for three to six months. A few important points to touch on though: 1. ALWAYS practice common sense safety; be aware of your surroundings, keep the flame pointed down, keep buckets/hose on hand, don't let the flame get too close to the tank/fuel hose, and so on. 2. ALWAYS wear eye protection and take proper measures to protect yourself. Yes, this falls under safety, but it's one that not everyone may think about, and is worth addressing separately. As rocks/concrete heat up rapidly from the flame, thermal expansion can cause pieces to pop off. Usually they're small enough that they cool off before they would touch you, but the projectile could still have enough speed to damage your eyes if it hits. Skin you're generally fine with, though I would still recommend wearing sturdy leather boots and jeans or other heavy cotton pants - no synthetics, which will just melt. 3. Keep the flame moving. Work in a rough circle, and if you have a stubborn weed, hit it for a few seconds, then move away and come back. This is to prevent too much heat building up in the surrounding material and causing it to break/pop off (see 2 above). 4. NEVER use this close to plastic fixtures or vinyl siding. Again, should be common sense, but not everyone will think about it. 5. If you are dealing with large or heavy weeds, this can still be effective, but you'll want to combine it with other methods first. Knock down as much of the heavy material as you can and use an herbicide/weed killer on them first to start drying the plant out. Give it at least a week, both for the chemicals to take effect and to dissipate so they're no longer hanging onto the plant. If you can get a rain fall in during that week, so much the better. Once the remaining plants have started to brown and you've ensured the chemicals have dissipated, then you can come in with the flame thrower to finish up the job. Bonus tip: small torches like this work great for clearing up icy patches on your driveway in the winter (not as effective on snow, as the tiny air pockets between the flakes will cause it to insulate itself). Just be sure to melt it all to the point of evaporation so there's no water left to refreeze, and take extra care to keep the flame moving around cold concrete.

Growing up, my father taught me how to control burn our yard each year in early Spring. We never had weeds and our grass was always greener than any of our neighbors on our street. I still do it to this day with my own yard. We just used a small BIC EZ flame lighter to burn the grass. And nothing else. Worked like a charm every time.

My husband is totally buying one of those tomorrow. Thanks. Those weeds are killing me.

I have been doing this exact thing on my metal fence line. Most use roundup because using the string trimmer is a pain on metal horse fence. I bring the hose with me in case a post or dry grass catches. Works great and is actually fun. Grass will grow back fairly quick so have to keep at it. I have 7 dogs and I do not use poison on my property..

I bought one for hubby. My new neighbors have a huge problem with wysteria. The land was left 30 plus years we had roots bigger than some of our SC cedar and wild cherry trees but after the hard work still vine roots deep. Were going to try one thing then burn the ends. Have a blessed day

Best way to deal with ticks also !

Be careful with this on dry mulch areas, I tried this, and the next day there was smoke and a small fire 🔥 burning in my side yard. My wife noticed the smoke and doused it with water. It could have become a bigger problem.

Got mine @ Harbor Freight with an igniter for 34.99. Good video and more people need one of these. I have been burning my weeds for years this way ~!

Pro tip keep a hose near by

my entire yard front and back is rock and this is a game changer!!!

I’ve had one of these for a few years, they don’t half go through the bottles of gas!! Makes it easy.

Amazing video brother

I just put a boombox playing Taylor Swift in my flower bed and nothing grows there now.

Omg. This is about to change my life!

That looks fun!!!

I weeded using my flame weeder in my garden today. My reason for using the flame weeder is I grow everything organically here on my 20 acre homestead and thus do NOT us any type of chemical weed killer. While the flame weeder does the job there are a number of drawbacks to this method which no one seems to want to mention. So I will list a few. 1) Flame weeding mostly TOP KILLS. In Jackson, Mississippi where I live (Zone 8b) and in many other Deep South locations, our climate is WET, Humid, and Hot. Weeds grow lushly year round due to little to no significant freezing temps and are essentially perennials. Thus weeds develop deep tap roots and grow very large very quickly. A "one pass" technique with the flame weeder only "top kills" the above ground portion of the weeds. It rarely kills the deep tap roots so in a week or so, the weeds recover easily. Thus flame weeders work BETTER in dry arid climates with low moisture or colder climates where weeds are killed by cold in the winter. Flame weeding is a not so good solution for climates like ours. 2) ROOT KILL may require long, slow multiple passes over a period of two to four weeks or more. This can take a considerable amount of TIME. So if you want a quick kill that takes out the roots with ONE pass, the use of chemical weed killers works much better and is far more time efficient. 3) Propane is not cheap. Many users like to run their flame weeders at a high flame setting which frankly is far more intense than is needed. But the "fun" factor of playing with a flame weeder as if it were a flame thrower is too much temptation for many users. So a bottle of propane can be wasted fairly easily if the weeder is run at too high of an output. A low flame puts out PLENTY of heat to kill the weeds and consumes far less gas. A hint for users is to check with Tractor Supply or other similar farm supply outlets. Those places will refill your bottle at a lower cost than "swap out" at a local convenience store. Place like Tractor Supply do not usually swap out bottles. They refill only. 4) EXCESS HEAT can kill your garden plants or flower bed plants. The temperatures NEAR the flame weeder head are very high. The excess heat radiates onto nearby flowers or vegetable plants easily, often wilting and damaging them or even killing them. In short, you can't run a flame weeder very close to any other plants you don't want to kill. When I flame weed OUTSIDE my raised beds I have to use care to be sure that I am not letting any of the excess heat come near the plants I have growing in my raised beds. Flame weeding therefore works best for how it is shown being used in this video, ie. for walkways, curbs, etc. 5) UGLY DEAD GRASS is left if a flame weeder is used to edge along driveways, walks, or other areas where actual lawn grass overgrows onto these surfaces. If you run a flame weeder anywhere it touches actual lawn grass, it will burn the lawn grass leaving an ugly dead grass line. String trimmers don't leave this unsightly burnt grass edging. In short, the flame weeder has a ton of uses on a homestead that make it a handy tool to own. I use mine a lot. But it isn't a miracle solution to every sort of weeding chore.

Oh yeah, I'm getting one of those.

Pretty sure I'll never have one of these, but it's like watching power washing videos - very satisfying. I've never heard of this, thanks for showing us a cool trick.

That is really cool!

I like this technique for getting rid of weeds. Great tip Sir. Thank you. 🇨🇦💝👍

This is great!

We have some plants here in Australia that actually require a fire to germinate, like the Eucalyptus and Banksia. Far from fire killing off the seed, the seeds are coated in a resin that only open after the resin has melted off in great heat. Known as Pyrophytic Plants, very interesting. Not weeds are like that luckily.

Definitely going to give that a try. Thanks for the video.

Great video. We have done this in the past, but haven't been. Anyhow, we used your link and ordered one today. Thanks for the recommendation.

I need this for my rocks garden! Thanks for sharing!

I do it, not sure it kills the roots. I use a handheld propane burner commonly used for plumbing. Farmer’s mount a huge tank and burn weeds between rows. It’s pretty impressive to watch.

Dandelion root can make a coffee good for your gut, Woodsorl can be add to your salad, little yellow flowers have a lemon taste.

Thank you dear brother

When burning organic matter oils from the plant are left behind. Does anyone know if this stains? I want to get a touch, but black stains on my brick driveway will look worse than the grass/weeds between the bricks.

Thank you for the info. Have a blessed weekend.

Using a dolly is so simple it's brilliant. I was dragging mine around in a lawn cart.

I’ve been trying to use this approach on getting rid of done stubborn Bermuda grass. I’m on round two of propane burn and I roasted the ground raw this time.

Nice!

This is so easy and functional

You can also use ice melter/salt. when i did my flagstone entry way in the winter to melt ice the weeds didnt come back all summer. Different methods for different areas can be used. I just bought the linked torch though for my flagstone patio/dog area and gravel driveway which is impossible to keep weed free. Looking forward to this.

It is a must for me, thank you for sharing. knowledge is power!

Tip. You still must follow up with a weed killer spray after using the torch. I use a torch on our beach property driveway & 2 weeks later weeds resurface. But the torch is fun to use. Be sure to spray water on burned areas afterwards

This is a great method for eliminating weeds in mulch beds

I have a "Garden Dragon" and it's the best and most fun way to get rid of weeds with no chemicals for the dogs to sniff.

I remember seeing this being done in SF and I laughed then the more I thought about it I figured it was a genius idea, no chemicals that will go into the ocean. Smoothies the easiest way is the best way.

Love the video mate 👍 My yard is to small to need one But I have used one before and it's the most fun you can have pulling out weeds 💥🔥

I am getting one

I love mine!

Creating extremely nutritious soil to promote future growth in that area. 👌🏻

If you have fire ants, this method is also very effective. And yes, satisfying.

That type of burner is best, even though it's shorter than other models it has a push button flame starter, nice handle and flame throttle, went through 3 other stick type chinese made burners and they all got clogged up after one "weeding" this one has worked 3 times now, going out today to do my gravel driveway since it rained for the last 2 weeks here in Toronto and it's like the Mekong Delta out there now.

So that’s one way to burn some weed!

Freaking genius 😁

You don't actually have to deep fry the weeds and turn them into coal. Just exposing them quickly to the heat will make the cells walls explode, and then like the next day the weeds will have died.

Age 61. Going to try.

The previous owners of my house were older and wanted to "green up the yard" quickly, so they planted Virginia Creeper. I've pulled out root balls the size of a grown man's arm and it's grown into the plumbing. I've considered a napalm strike

I have odd shaped pavers left over from a pool build and my Bermuda grows over them. They’re basically impossible to edge around due to the sharp sides and corners. Would this work to kill just the Bermuda that grows over the pavers?

I live in California and have a desert landscape with decomposed granite in my front yard. Trying to keep it weed free has been downright impossible. It's definitely getting the better of me! I so want to try this, but I'm wondering if there is any restrictions in SoCal. Your video is so satisfying to watch!

Can I buythat torch at home depot?

The back ground music is annoying the sound of the torch is all the noise I need.

My propane weed burner has a blue flame and not a yellow flame like yours I had the same issue , before I realised the foam handle at the top of the wand was covering the oxygen port.

Where do I get that awesome contraption?

Some white vinegar and salt works pretty good too Super affordable

Would this work for morning glory?

Is it burning marks onto the pavers?

Wild edibles are delicious. They have more nutrients than store-bought veggies. I am going to get One to try to control creeping Charlie.

When it switched to the wood chips I knew you were just a madman with a flamethrower lol

High acid vinegar and salt with a bit of dish soap is the way to go. Just make darn sure you don't want anything growing where you spray.

Although I like this method, what about the roots? They’re probably still a root down there that will regrow I don’t know, but if you keep up on it with chemicals, when you first see weeds you won’t get to this point that’s the way I do it.

Vinegar works too. Mix with a few drops of dish soap

I’d love to do this but I’d need to get rid of my cypress mulch first.

I’m worried the flame will leave scorch marks on paving stones. How do folks deal with that?

I have done this for years. Good for three or four years. When you come back and apply waste oil and diesel mix.

Wood sorrel is delicious though..

Not good around my wood fence getting rid of crab grass 😢

I worked a farm and we burn weeds like this but we spray 90% vinegar with a little dish soap 1st the came back a week later with the burn. it cuts but time in half or more

Don’t use with wood mulch and extreme caution is you use granular fertilizer as it is flammable

Wondering if a large fresnel lens might work as well without consuming any propane. Might be a bit slower, depending upon the size of the lens and the sun intensity that day.

Throwing down rock salt works continuously

Good for lighting fires too wet wood? Ha … say hello to my little friend! Only way to weed rock/stone and it’s fun af

Fire! Fire! he he he he

Organic farmers use this also

Fit for lil weeds but for whole 1ar garden with 2meter of wet and dry bushes will be fire in the hole 😅

Does it affect the color of the gravel?

Perhaps the sounds of screams would enhance the enjoyment of this instructional video.

I have an ant problem in my kitchen, I think I'll give this a try. 😂😂😂 Just Kidding!

What if it has weed barrier underneath?

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Could you use this in sand? I’d love to not need to hand weed our sand dune yard..

Who knew doing yardwork and killing weeds could be so much fun?

Well now i know.😊

How long will that propane last? Trying to figure the cost.

Limestone driveway?

1. The leprechaun on my shoulder tells me to burn things. 2. If you live in Phoenix, you get the same effect just letting the sun hit the plant/weed by 11am 3. I want a flamethrower. See point #1

I use a torch around my property, too, but pulling large weeds lasts longer than burning, and some weeds come back bigger and grow more aggressively when burnt. Ironically, I'm sitting on the couch typing this right now because 5 days ago, I picked weeds rather than going for a bike ride on a beautiful day and sprained my back. I use the torch on the driveway and one gravel property along the road twice a year. Before I fire it up, I pull all weeds large enough to get the root. Dandelions are a good example. Never let them go to seed; pull the whole root, and _that_ plant won't return. Another _may_ grow in that exact same spot, but that's the battle. If I burn a dandelion down to the gravel, it *will* come back. I live near Seattle, so we get wet weather patterns off and on all year around. I've found that using an electric blower on the gravel helps stop the build-up of organic material that seeds will grow in. I don't mind using the blower or the torch; it's like the mindless game Apps. Walk around and clean/pick everything up; in this case, burn it away. The downside is that, on average, one gallon of propane emits around 12.65 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2). That's a problem. ---- Ok, I just ordered a plastic Fresnel lens with a 210mm focal length to see if it will work. If it does it will be the same boring game without the CO2. *_Level-Up!_* Stay safe.

Pickle salt

Great Idea except I live in the mountains with 10 oak trees on the property. We are extremely fire conscious here. The last fire wiped out many homes.

Does it discolor your rocks?

Got this 30 year old maple i always wanted to get rid of.

Propane torch for weeds

Have to calculate which cost more Propane or weed killer.

this or vinegar, anything but deadly roundup.🍻

Boiling water also takes care of these.