Quick & Easy Way To Eliminate Unwanted Weeds Using A Propane Torch

[@taohuang359]

Just a quick tip. You don’t have to incinerate the weeds to kill them. Even a quick pass will do the job. Just like when you are cooking them, if they look wilted and slightly cooked, your done. If they look black and burned, their overdone. Propane costs money and weeding takes time. This tip will save you both. Keep up the good work. My wife and I have an off the grid permaculture farm in Southern Illinois.

[@zapazoid]

I was going to say the same thing. Just singe them works better, burn them and they can come back.

[@lisap1776]

But if you burn them, you don't have to go back and clean them off! And the ashes are adding potash to the soil.

[@skylined5534]

@@lisap1776 Agreed!

[@skylined5534]

@@zapazoid How would they come back if they're totally burnt?

[@sharonneedlesfreedomsnotfr813]

-Is weed eating the norm over there in so.Illinois-

[@ng-iq4kx]

To all the people crying about the roots, do it right after it rains that way the water turns to steam and kills the roots. Verified by my front yard.

[@geraldross9430]

How long does that last before you see them again?

[@robinrummel1359]

Good to know, I was going to do it before it rains! Would have been wasted effort and propane, I wouldn't have been happy!!

[@awno6627]

With that idea, maybe carry a cheap gallon sprayer full of water, presoak it, then burn it

[@juliankirby9880]

So, what your telling me; is that by wetting the area 1st as a safety measure so no sparks can jump and start fires in anything dry, was also helping this work better? Yay!

[@ng-iq4kx]

@@geraldross9430 in areas of concrete, patio blocks probably the next year. In the lawn keep the grass 1 1/2 inch or higher . It helps to stop the weeds getting a foot hold.

[@franklindmurphy]

I just bought one and it works awesome. Someone called the cops on me and it is totally legal. Cops said, “I’m gonna get one of those.” Lol And to all the people that say, “oh the weeds will come back!” Well duh!!! They always come back no matter what you dummy. I’ll keep using my torch. $25 at Harbor Freight with super coupon. Yee haw!

[@osmanamjid2432]

Pour sand in the cracks and water then weeds won't grow back

[@catwoman4882]

@@osmanamjid2432 I live in the Southwest desert, all sand here..they always come back..

[@watchmanexpert]

Quattro AWD wow great idea ! Thanks

[@LaMostraVia]

lol dang man your neighbors are weak as F

[@bhoot1702]

@@LaMostraVia beta males and overeducated women

[@korbeau]

I use a torch as well, I also found if you wet the area down first, and then just pass over the weeds you steam the plants, you don't actually need to "char" them away. I like that because I freak out when I see fire starting to spread. If the flame hits the plant for 1-2 seconds is usually enough to kill it. If you press your thumb on part of the leaf you will see a thumb print remains and it will be dead in a day or two.

[@plantabundance]

Thanks for sharing your technique. Sounds good!

[@1978sjt]

Wonder if you could safely do an entire back lawn that way.... hmmm

[@Aceofthedynasty]

1337Sauce can you do a tutorial video perhaps??

[@jmoa5758]

Andrew Korb I read the title as "Eliminate weebs"

[@samuelhumphreys7712]

Andrew Korb Your thumb or the plant?

[@melaniegleim7955]

We saw your video today and I was so intrigued that I made my husband go with me to buy a propane torch. He was doubtful, but after we did 2 weeks worth of gardening in a few hours, even he had to admit that it was our new favorite gardening tool. Thank you for the video and thank you for sharing the idea. I'm sooo glad this video showed up as a suggestion today!!

[@liamsdad33]

I got one yesterday started torching my garden tonight and I accomplished what would normally take me two days in a couple hours 😂 and I don't dread weeding now

[@JLman3705]

After watching I immediately left for Harbor Freight. Menards had a couple that were not as good and more expensive. Just got done doing our back patio pavers and my wife and I are in love with this torch! Thank you!

[@eekamoose]

The best approach is to heat the leaves up to boiling point, which kills them, but not burn them away. That way the dead leaves stay on top of the root and smother it. If you burn the leaves away, the root grows more leaves. Nature has spend millions of years learning to deal with forest fires.

[@ernieduncan602]

exactly, I always tell people who inevitably stop to talk to me when they see me out with my tank and torch, think about it like blanching green beans, all you really want to do is watch for that bright green color, which lets you know you've burst the cells of the leaves, its not recommended but I generally lightly mist the are prior to using torch to help prevent any dry matter from igniting, which it does anyway but being wet slows down the flare ups, which helps lessen the need for spraying water after youve burned which tends to lessen the kill rate on weeds that have been burned because they don't dry down fast enough. (i was a chef and forget the vast majority of people have never "blanched" anything, and they most people don't even cook for themselves any more, but it seems to help people understand the goal isnt to burn but to gravely injure the weeds lol )

[@blueman9450]

I always knew there must be a better way. Thank you! The whole yard is getting this treatment!!

[@CheefChaos]

Thanks for the soapy water tip, I bought one of these last year and needed the refresher. Using the dolly works wonders for those who are unsure, much easier to manuver.

[@EnligUlv]

Nothing funnier than looking out your window to see your neighbor blow torching weeds...reminds me of those pill boxes we used to blast out in the South Pacific. Good times.

[@RichardsWorld]

And for safety reasons he wore socks with his Crocs. LOL

[@ttle17]

Not for safety, but for style...

[@duscha55]

@@ttle17 lol xD

[@XaViEr3520]

Style and comfort Over safety, that’s the only way!!!

[@ttss5726]

Safety nazis you’d wish they would keep their two cents to themselves and stop worrying about what others do or wear

[@SMaamri78]

@@ttss5726 Don't get your panties bunched up. It was a joke. A funny joke.

[@bentackett6299]

Works great for starting charcoal too! I've had both models and the one with the built in igniter is worth the extra money imo

[@markpolakovich6697]

Great to use these to take oil stains off your driveway too

[@robertballerstedt5688]

Great tip to secure the tank to the dolly- I wouldn't have thought of that! thanks for the video.

[@fatherof4kids]

I bought one from Harbor Freight and I am about to use it for my weeds. Thanks for the video, I like to see how things are done before I do them.

[@mrmadame28]

Just so you know, using a propane torch on your asphalt will accelerate the destruction process. It will kill the plant in the crack, but the crack will get wider faster. We use heat in the laboratory to virtually accelerate the aging process of asphalt.

[@mrmadame28]

I am not saying the method is not interresting, just be careful not to overheat the surface.

[@BenjaminEsposti]

I think if you do this often enough, the weeds will eventually completely die because you'll have exhausted the reserve of energy stored in the roots. But you'd have to burn them back repeatedly as they grow, even when they are tiny.

[@fredrickdakine]

Many of them are dying, however, being weeds, new seeds are carried in on the wind and what-not, and you'll get new growth anyway. If your weed isn't particularly prolific, this should eradicate them fairly quickly though, I expect. These are popular on the farms on Big Island, Hawaii, which are on the border of the rainforest, and get insane weed grass/vines which grow over 2 inches a day most months. Only hand weeding, poisoning, and burning seems to have any real impact on some of the vines and such out here.

[@ChristopherAMacleod]

Thanks!! I won't use chemicals either, and this looks so much easier than hand pulling weeds!!!

[@Goalpost10]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to upload this. I’m going to use this strategy to get rid of weeds popping up between my pool patio pavers.

[@onlyjesus_saves]

Looks so easy to treat the pesky weeds. Have bought one for my allotment. Thanks for this great video

[@artsmart]

Good job! I saw a neighbor do this recently and it truly is that easy.

[@Sara-L]

Never burn in an area with wood chips without a garden hose handy. You will want to wet down the area after burning, whether you see any smoldering or not. Mulch fires can travel deep underground. I've had to put out mulch fires myself during a dry summer, when someone had tossed a lit cigarette into a mulched landscaping area. You could only see a few wisps of smoke - but after pouring multiple 5 gallon buckets of water, I could feel the vibrations under my feet from the water boiling.

[@mikemiller4979]

My flamethrower has proven to be a resounding success. It eliminates about 95% of my weed eating. Really saves time. After initial burning, 2 times, one week apart, things look pretty good. I'm able to go a month between drainage ditch cleanout, fire break clearing and driveway gravel grass burnout. The amount of yard mowing, weed eating, raking and straightening up is vastly reduced, leaving more time for reading in the shade or staring at a drainage ditch I need to dig. Aargh...

[@Tryinglittleleg]

Mike Miller Glyphosate....

[@toyota218921]

@@Tryinglittleleg causes cancer

[@carissajohnson-quitethejourney]

This was a very helpful sir thank you!

[@lucashatting4394]

Also works great for caramelizing the crème brûlée

[@everonrailways8399]

I just bought one of these today, and it works great. I used to hoe weeds out of my gravel drive way...that really sucked. This takes minimal effort and saved me a lot of time. You were right about the noise, WOW! The video doesn't indicate just how loud these things are! Sounds like a jet getting ready for take off on a carrier. I also used this to control dense English Ivy.

[@jltavare]

A very nice video! I bought this exact propane torch for my brick sidewalk. Am very glad you showed a demonstration on brick as I wondered if it would leave black marks. If the weeds have gotten over a couple of inches, would you recommend trimming them down before burning them to just burn the stems?

[@coreyjohnson5894]

I was thinking the same. Go over with weed eater then torch.

[@pghpa611]

I bought and used the same exact tool recently . Allow me to say it throws a massive amount of heat and unfortunately it will burn through a tankful of propane in less than an hour. Not a problem when it was 8.00 for a fill up but now it is 14.00. Takes time to get use to it ..... still not sure if it is more cost , time or effort effective over a weed killer like Eliminator Weed Killer Concentrate which kills the root. Small jobs with this not a problem larger areas worth considering other options. If I could I would return mine .

[@jamesdondanville1008]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video for us. I am buying a torch tomorrow!

[@deepnortheast]

James Dondanville fantasic didliastic

[@truthlover2319]

Cool Man Thanks, I Had The Same Idea But Tried Using A Small Hand Propane Torch....After A Couple Hours And Only A Small Area Done I Realized I Needed To Go Bigger. Thanks For The Video Displaying How Its Done. Thumbs Up.

[@coolcat6303]

So this must be that new “flamethrower gardening “ I keep hearing so much about! 😝

[@charlescartwright6367]

Try it in Hawaii, I've had the fire department show up twice, on an Island with a active volcano that spews as much pollution as mankind into the atmosphere the reasoning is "smoke". We have more fireworks smoke than if everyone burnt weeds. I agree it is the best way to control some unwanted invasive plants.

[@Xyquest]

"active volcano spews as much pollution as mankind" LOL Not even close.

[@Xyquest]

@TyRCelto You are still dumb. Look up how much man emits compared to all volcanoes. It's like 100 times as much per year. Those things are measurable. Get your head out your ass.

[@Yellow_cub]

The volcano 🌋 fact is true. They do produce far more pollution to the atmosphere than man can do. Though they are out of our control. Mt. St. Helens in 1980 is a good recent example. Hawaii volcanoes aren’t as bad, except for the recent eruptions last year that really created a lot.

[@TheNajSD]

@@Xyquest Eh, one devastating Earth fart could send us into an ice age. It could be worse than all mankind's influence combined, see Yellowstone Caldera. But on the average day... "Scientists estimate that volcanoes worldwide emit, on average, about 1.5 million metric tons of CO2 per day (only about 2% of the amount that human activity causes). Yet that estimate may be far too low because it’s based on measurements from only 33 of the world’s most volcanically active peaks (only three of which are ice-covered), among the 1500 or so that have erupted in the past 10,000 years. More data gathered from Iceland-as well as Antarctica, which is home to dozens of ice-smothered volcanoes-may help scientists come up with a better estimate for volcanic CO2 emissions." www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/09/ice-covered-icelandic-volcano-may-emit-more-carbon-dioxide-all-country-s-other "...spectacular volcanic eruptions, like that of Mt. St. Helens in 1980 and Mt. Pinatubo in 1991, actually lead to short-term global cooling, not warming..." www.scientificamerican.com/article/earthtalks-volcanoes-or-humans/ I picked relatively mild websites to prevent the outrage over politics and MSM sources.

[@mohammadpourheydarian5877]

I have more beautiful weeds in my garden than my yard because i used manure last year. This suggestion will save my back. Thank you.

[@thatretrocattt]

Hold up, do you want those treacherous weeds on your back yard?!

[@jazzsmowingandguttercleani575]

Hello I purchased one but the gas keeps leaking can you give me any advice?

[@wam4985]

Do you clean up after burning with a broom or blower? And how to you ensure that you won’t have a fire spark up?

[@arthurwalton5255]

Recommend using a weed wackier to remove most of the weed , then use the flame for the remaining stem and roots..

[@janetpschwartz8991]

I have a yard beside my driveway that is large gravel, with no landscape cloth under it--- only the dirt. It is now more dry weeds than rocks. Is a flamethrower ok to point at gravel on dirt? Pulling them is impossible. The front yard has cheap landscape cloth under the gravel. Same weed trouble. Will the flame melt the cloth under the rocks? What if i wet it down first? I wanna get it back to just plain gravel, looking clean. Pulling the weeds isnt working. Weed wacking isnt working. Raking and blowing isnt working. Is flame my only resort? I really dont wanna use Roundup......

[@chadcampbell8322]

I was thinking about giving this a try. I know burned vegetation adds a lot of nutrients back to the soil so I was debating fire before reseeding new grass. I just bought a new house but the lawn is completely over run with clover and a few other weeds. However I wasn't too sure how well this kills off the root systems to keep them gone long enough to choke any future growth out with new grass seed.

[@15thsquadron01]

It does Work really Well. Used it at an airfeild to kill weeds between cracks. Its Amazing how stubborn some of those weeds are when you burn them lol.

[@joshualawson7604]

I like the idea of hooking the tank up to a dolly. Good video.

[@dianeladico1769]

Thanks for the great video. Just bought one today and it was nice to see the same model in use.

[@Cali49a]

my lawn has so much grass and weeds growing, do you thing we an do a full lawn 15’x15’?

[@sandybeaches6327]

Just watched another video on this from the Mindful farmer. He says just to wilt them enough with the heat to burn through the cuticle and they’ll die at the root. I’ll do this then come back after they die and burn the rest! Thanks for the information!

[@brianbaker359]

Just remember to use a metal or plywood shield to protect adjacent plants and trees which will be severely damaged by adjacent heat even without direct flame.

[@robfelt9283]

One of the better videos I’ve seen on this topic. I think I wanna go get me one. Thanks for sharing.

[@watchmanexpert]

Thanks men ! I have brick in my patio and the area is big , I and tired of use weed killer plus I have dog and is no save for him , question the brick change color after the heat ?

[@jimjensen229]

I have patio pavers and I do it all the time. Not marks. Round up did for me. You only need to hit the weeds for a few seconds. They dry up and go away like after poising then.

[@danielebrparish4271]

No. Propane is not oily so no residue and a brick can absorb a lot of heat because it transfers some of it to the cooler ground it is sitting on.

[@riverannie7]

I have a 250 foot seashell driveway The weeds drive me crazy. I used the salt vinegar Dawn But if it rains they come right back. Can’t use roundup my well is right next to driveway. I will need to get a carrier for the heavy propane tank and I have a bunny strap. Wish me luck

[@Andre-tc1wj]

I'm sick of the weeds taking over my driveway. I will try this Thanks for the video. Does it work the same with a smaller tank?

[@danielebrparish4271]

No, but you can buy a used tank on craigslist or facebook for $10 and if you want a newer looking one exchange it at the grocery store for a full one.

[@petro062]

Does it kill the weed dead? When you burn it.

[@jesjr2694]

When tightening the threads to the tank is hand tight plus a quarter turn with a wrench secure enough? I think I over tightened one once and it ruined the tank.

[@williamhooper9432]

How long does the bottle last? No mention!

[@joshuamcpeek4708]

Also reinforced concrete is susceptible to overheating. the internal steel rebar expands upon heating and cracks the surrounding concrete.

[@tommann4978]

I had a few Acres. It works good. Winter weeds with a ton of water in them. GONE. However, due to fire ,the weeds grow back TWICE as much next year. So a follow up spray is needed ???

[@mybigbackyard741]

Can you use this to get rid weed from large natural beaver pond?

[@dougotuber]

How was the clean up? Did you have to sweep or clear away the burnt weeds or is it just turned to ash???

[@garybaltazar3340]

I have a lawn in SoCal that's basically that wheat looking grass, wondering if I were to cut the grass as low as possible, rake excess, burn (like in this video), and drop new grass on top w/ weed killer on top of that... If that would be successful in having a normal looking lawn... Any thoughts, anyone?

[@LJ-ex5bt]

Have you noticed the chickens dust bathing where you burned in paths? Probably doesn't contribute a lot. Wood ash is a mite preventative. I'm looking for an alternate source of wood ash and alternatives for weed control in the bay area. I have lots of weeds where this would be very effective. I have pulled the spreading weeds and dump vinegar on it. Takes a couple of years to really get rid of an invasive species. Great videos. Thanks for some ideas.

[@Ulujmf]

do you need to push always the trigger to get the blue flame or you can lock it then you don't need to hold it all the time.

[@jamesholman7486]

Will that work on out of control eyebrow hairs??

[@victoryang2094]

does it keep or from growing back too?

[@andrewrobinson2869]

I always thought you needed a regulator but you s ay therr is a a built in one. Thr reason i ask is i bougjt onr on ebsy looks like the same however you nrrd vto tighten the ends with a hose clamp. Was concerned about blowback. ?

[@RaymondYocum-uw5hd]

Think it will hurt a chain link fence?

[@rgruenhaus]

Can those small propane tanks for countertop stoves be used with that torch?

[@KefirTView]

My backyard is just dirt presently with what looks to be an abundance of weed growth coming in (Southern California). I would like to spread grass seed in Feb. when it warms up a little. Would now be a good time to hit the dirt w/a propane torch? Is it the most effective and economical? Can you do 2500sqft with one propane tank? Thanks!

[@billyjean6419]

With memorial day coming up my wife and I have to plant the garden and do some weeding. Guess how I'm going to do the weeding? Thanks for sharing.

[@417Keto]

Aah a new too to checkout. I'd like to try thin on the limestone base rock driveway.

[@boogsrocks5135]

Crocs + fire = ? Thanks for your good info

[@jasonborned2184]

Ingenius....but does it kill the roots too?...that is, do they grow back?

[@nrnoble]

Thanks for the video. Does burning weeds kill them down to the root so that the weeds don't return 1-2 weeks later because the roots are still alive?

[@Trakehner20]

Csn it get rid of tree stumps (that are not super big)? If I have a field of small shrubs we want gone is it too much fot that?

[@tree356]

Personally I back my M1A out of the third garage bay and hit them with my flame thrower!...Works amazingly well... and the gorgeous stripes I get on my lawn from the tracks of my M1A are EPIC!😝👍🏼

[@nl0322]

Thanks so much for this video! I was nervous about trying this, but feel much better after viewing.

[@sturgill8511]

lol

[@starwarsfanforlife]

This type of torch is also great for burning off food on your BBQ grill grates!

[@AshKetchumfromPalletTown]

Is this a good torch to use for dabbing?

[@69bobr]

How big (capacity) is the tank of propane and how long was the burner used for (a) in the driveway and (b) in the garden? Was one tank sufficient for both (a) and (b)?

[@frandanco6289]

It depends on how much you use it... There is no way to give you your answers.. Besides, how many weeds are you wanting to kill??? You have to figure it out yourself...

[@michaellund2395]

What size bungee did you use with the dolly?

[@stephenbergey1130]

While burning my ditch a cousin rode bye with family on bikes. He stops and exclaims I have to have one, taking my torch and starts burning the ditch. Thanks Huck Finn

[@angierae403]

Oh my how funny

[@Daddy2Destiny]

Great video. I was worried the torch would char my bricks and decorative rocks. Ordering one now.

[@winningorlearning]

I'm wondering what size trolley I'd need to get for a 20 pound cylinder?

[@winningorlearning]

nvm I will just adapt a hand trolley like this guys did lol

[@dorothyandrews8872]

i have a large perennial garden that has gotten out of control with weeds, could this be used to take out the weeds or does it fan to wide and could hurt the good plants. Also does it actually kill the plant and root or just the part you can see?

[@Raynestorm1968]

I am seriously going to have to try this. Our garden was unusable last year, I got invaded by some stupid weeds that have a 1inch hard as rock stalk and grow to be 6-7 feet high! They took over the garden almost over night right after it was freshly tilled. We just couldn't get rid of them before they took over the whole garden. We were also thinking of using some kind of herbicide, but we are not sure which kind to buy in bulk that's safe for our vegetables. If anyone knows the answer to that one please let me know. The little 2 litre bottles at the local Walmart would be like pissing into a wind storm, we need a few acres worth.

[@edgararcega3046]

I used week killer but now i have a bunch of dead weeds. Think this would have got rid of them completely instead of leaving dead weeds behind

[@FixItWithMe]

Does it damage the patio blocks or stones??

[@jdreeves5527]

Does this work on real big weeds and brush?

[@jamesburkett7704]

I find an even faster and easier way is the exact opposite of a blow torch a power washer with the 0° nozzle. Blasts everything out of those cracks and it looks so clean afterwards

[@mmbengs]

Thanks for the great video! Has an old torch that was scary to light. Going stop by HF and get the auto igniter one👍

[@kokyk8018]

Recommend to fill the cracks with cement after using the torch so you will ever have to worry about weeds anymore and the torch can be used to start a fire pit fire its so easy and cheap for burning big logs make sure you don't live it to closed to the fire for long periods of time because it will burn the hose be safe

[@paulmcintosh7296]

Thanks for sharing. I was curious about these and if they really worked. I laughed at the moment you mentioned you mentioned the gardens as I was just asking myself that at that moment... as if you were listening. Cheers.

[@BBQNBLUES]

FINALLY a solution to vining weeds growing up chain link fences !

[@williamgrayson4181]

I fried the neighbors English ivy that was growing in my yard I hate that stuff and the neighbors

[@partymuffin2671]

can i use this to heat stainless steel and make it soft enough to hammer out shapes?

[@danielebrparish4271]

No. This only reaches 3,500 degrees.

[@danielfisher4451]

so after you torch the weeds how do you get them out of the cracks?

[@complexunity4533]

Stiff brush

[@projektxent]

This is a good video. I will take a hybrid approach. Burn the weeds. Then follow up with a total vegetation killer to take care of the roots.

[@frandanco6289]

This might not work, because vegetation killers need something to land on like leaves, so the plant will absorb it into its system and then it will start to die...

[@rommellobiano2221]

can I use this kind of torch to power up my furnace for melting brass/aluminum?

[@dannewcomer4302]

Just bought that exact model and can’t wait to use it.

[@surfdukeflorence]

Great video, thank you very much... Harbor Freight, here I come

[@Xena69Warrior]

Me, too! lOl

[@Hank-R-Hill]

Is there anything propane can't do?

[@j.r.w7636]

What country are you from do they not have weed eaters their like a string trimmer

[@jaggass]

I've burn't off a few weeds and moss on my driveway with a bit of Butane. I've melted the tarmac in a few spots.

[@X152535]

Doesn't this cause fire to spread from underneath the plants. I think I saw something about this in the fire code some where.

[@SusanBaileyAmazingEstate]

Genius. I wasn’t even looking for this. Thanks!