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Gardening

Drifter

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3. I could see that

Reply to GP6971 (Reply #2)

Thu Feb 6, 2020, 04:24 PM

Feb 2020

It really is not intended to be used on established plants (like lawn weeds).
Flame weeders are used to kill very small weeds within a few days of germination.
This germination is encouraged by a process called "stale seed bedding".

This is a technique that SPIN (Small Plot INtensive) farmers use.

Otherwise, I love using it.

Cheers
Drifter

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Opinions on garden flame-throwers [View all] Bayard Feb 2020 OP

thinking about getting one myself. have used a plumber's torch for scrub trees. mopinko Feb 2020 #1

I have one. GP6971 Feb 2020 #2

I could see that Drifter Feb 2020 #3

Any particular type or brand? Bayard Feb 2020 #4

I got mine from Amazon. GP6971 Feb 2020 #5