Weed control in a large bed

[Scott_R]

I came across this interesting video on modifying scuffle hoes to make them easier to use. Makes me wish I had an extra D-handle around; I might try to get one. You can skip ahead to 3:00

 

[Robert Cummings]

Should b able to find on Internet without to much trouble

 

[Scott_R]

I have, but it always irks me when shipping is 2-3x the cost of the item.

 

[vette-kid]

That's why I mentioned the landscape fabric. I'm definitely not using RoundUp.

Heavy mulch and vinegar sprayed to kill any vegetation that pops up. May have to spray frequently at first, but eventually it will get there and no harmful chemicals or bending over.

 

[DirtMechanic]

I will use a weedeater, and chew the earth, and progressively go to pulling and then move to shears and scissors as I get close to roots. Squash roots are horrible about being disturbed. I have a 18 inch 3 finger spring tined detail itcher passed to me by my FIL that I like. Also, I got a weed torch for bigger areas this month, but it probably works best on heavy weeds.

 

[vette-kid]

I'd be weary of the weed torch in there. Any dry leaves or grass and the whole thing goes up! I about set my hole lawn on fire that way. Great for driveways and sidewalks, risky in beds with mulch or dry grass/leaves.

 

[DirtMechanic]

I'd be weary of the weed torch in there. Any dry leaves or grass and the whole thing goes up! I about set my hole lawn on fire that way. Great for driveways and sidewalks, risky in beds with mulch or dry grass/leaves.

Well yes, but a weed torch is used on live weeds. The moisture is necessary to explode the waterways of the plant. It is not a wildfire setup like you would think. My neighbors would not appreciate the smoke from a burn as well. I have actually used a plumbers torch in close but it is safer and better to pull and cut close with scissors near the roo, or bury weeds even than use mechanical of heat energy. I saw an electrical weed zapper on a big tractor and would love a small one. A taser mounted to a metal rod peerhaps?

If they are dead its is not a control issue but more just cleanup or recycle.

 

[vette-kid]

Well yes, but a weed torch is used on live weeds. The moisture is necessary to explode the waterways of the plant. It is not a wildfire setup like you would think. My neighbors would not appreciate the smoke from a burn as well. I have actually used a plumbers torch in close but it is safer and better to pull and cut close with scissors near the roo, or bury weeds even than use mechanical of heat energy. I saw an electrical weed zapper on a big tractor and would love a small one. A taser mounted to a metal rod peerhaps?

If they are dead its is not a control issue but more just cleanup or recycle.

I use one as well, on live weeds. Problem is there is almost always dead grass or Weds nearby. That's why I don't recommend it on anything other than driveways or sidewalks.

 

[DirtMechanic]

I use one as well, on live weeds. Problem is there is almost always dead grass or Weds nearby. That's why I don't recommend it on anything other than driveways or sidewalks.

It is a mess for sure. I like burning weed seeds though.