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Blowtorching weeds

Posted by Geoff Bysouth on May 10, 2016 at 8:35am in Groundscare

Does anyone use blowtorches for killing off weeds? I have a number of clients who prefer not to use chemicals in their gardens but whose paths, drives etc. need weeding regularly. Is a blowtorch a viable option and, if so, do you have any recommendations? Also, is there any risk of the heat damaging paving etc.?

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    James Brett May 10, 2016 at 8:57am

    I have previously, you need to get the paving really hot to kill weeds with large tap roots, not always successful. Which can leave black oily marks etc. Never damaged any concrete block paving permanently, haven't done much though! Quite effective on grasses and small weeds. moss will burn off and will sweep away easily but often only the top will blacken.

    Need to make sure insurance will cover you...

    I used a large calor gas bottle and roofers torch

    • Geoff Bysouth > James Brett May 10, 2016 at 9:14am

      Thanks James, good point about the insurance.

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    Progreen Weed Control May 10, 2016 at 10:24am

    also watch it around plants with natural oils, like lavender, as they ignite very well!!

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