Does anybody know what this weed is that is taking over my flower beds?

[DirtyCoconuts]

I was going to throw another log on this fire and suggest ...fire


It is not a good solution for wide areas and, I confess, I don’t know how deep it works, but I have had good results with pesky vines and sh1t awful spikey weeds with both a flame thrower (small propane, not cool military) and a controlled burn on maybe a ten sq/ft area


Sounds like you already settled the issue but in case anyone searches for this solution in the future....



Night all, you fancy folk

[Dollythehun]

One if the things I liked about Burnout, was that when you sprayed, the weeds instantly turned color. You could see your coverage. This would be more evident in your hot sun. We also used a product called "Sythe" which is composed of some kind of fatty acids. It works well too but plugs your sprayer. I had to constantly shake the sprayer while using it.

We have a farm store near us and they used to carry these products. They also carry generic Roundup, which is far cheaper. We have 5 acres, so it pays to buy in quantity.

Another option would be to buy a small bottle of brush killer and paint the tops of each individual weed with a disposable paint brush. That works well for spot weeding your beds, or killing brushy/viney weeds.

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by JScott

You seem plenty fancy to me! Somebody (actually Dolly on this thread) recommended that I try a product called BurnOut which is a less toxic, more environmentally friendly weed killer. She said it works, but it sometimes takes two applications for certain stubborn weeds. I ordered some, so when it gets here I'll give it a try and see how it does, but I trust Dolly, she seems to have it together, so I'm sure if she says it works, it works.

Dolly and I are VERY good friends... if she says it works, you can take it to the bank.

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Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

I was going to throw another log on this fire and suggest ...fire

It is not a good solution for wide areas and, I confess, I don’t know how deep it works, but I have had good results with pesky vines and sh1t awful spikey weeds with both a flame thrower (small propane, not cool military) and a controlled burn on maybe a ten sq/ft area

Sounds like you already settled the issue but in case anyone searches for this solution in the future....

Night all, you fancy folk

We have a Bernzomatic. I've had several over the years, and I love it. It works extremely well on many things. With the wild carrot, like young dandelions, it usually works if it's not very large. Wild garlic, onion, and purple thistle not as well. Has to do with the long tap root. I have one thistle I've been burning for three years now, two or three times a summer, just for kicks. It came up in the pathway in my raised veggie beds, and I enjoy fighting with it.

I've been known to walk over very large areas burning weeds, while beloved husband sits with a hose and a cold beer, spraying down the occasional mulch fire. Very satisfying way to spend an afternoon.

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Originally Posted by Dollythehun

One if the things I liked about Burnout, was that when you sprayed, the weeds instantly turned color. You could see your coverage. This would be more evident in your hot sun. We also used a product called "Sythe" which is composed of some kind of fatty acids. It works well too but plugs your sprayer. I had to constantly shake the sprayer while using it.

We have a farm store near us and they used to carry these products. They also carry generic Roundup, which is far cheaper. We have 5 acres, so it pays to buy in quantity.

Another option would be to buy a small bottle of brush killer and paint the tops of each individual weed with a disposable paint brush. That works well for spot weeding your beds, or killing brushy/viney weeds.

Yup, the best products are at the feed stores. I don't like doing the paintbrush routine, but I have a squeeze bottle (like mustard) that I fill with straight glycophosphate, and as I cut off small trees, etc, that get into places I don't want, I put a drop of it on top of the fresh cut.

[Dollythehun]

That might not be the best idea if JScott is in an urban area. (I have stories.) Although we burn down some of our ornamental grasses in the spring. The beer part sounds good, though.

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Originally Posted by WaterWitchin

Dolly and I are VERY good friends... if she says it works, you can take it to the bank.

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We have a Bernzomatic. I've had several over the years, and I love it. It works extremely well on many things. With the wild carrot, like young dandelions, it usually works if it's not very large. Wild garlic, onion, and purple thistle not as well. Has to do with the long tap root. I have one thistle I've been burning for three years now, two or three times a summer, just for kicks. It came up in the pathway in my raised veggie beds, and I enjoy fighting with it.

I've been known to walk over very large areas burning weeds, while beloved husband sits with a hose and a cold beer, spraying down the occasional mulch fire. Very satisfying way to spend an afternoon.

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Yup, the best products are at the feed stores. I don't like doing the paintbrush routine, but I have a squeeze bottle (like mustard) that I fill with straight glycophosphate, and as I cut off small trees, etc, that get into places I don't want, I put a drop of it on top of the fresh cut.

Yes, that works well too.

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

That might not be the best idea if JScott is in an urban area. (I have stories.) Although we burn down some of our ornamental grasses in the spring. The beer part sounds good, though...

Oh come on Dolly! Life on the edge!

I also did this for years when I lived urban. Ahem... I also have stories, mostly my own. One of them is a predilection for burning stuff. That's why Michael always has the hose out, plus the beer for fortification.

[Dollythehun]

WW, maybe a good idea would be to start a weed/removal/gardening tips thread?

[JScott]

I really like the idea of purifying the land with fire, however I live in a populated neighborhood. I don't think there's a vacant house on my street (I live in Grand Prairie, and a lot of people are moving to the DFW area, and those houses in the 250 - 300 thousand price range sell like hotcakes. Every time we looked at a house and found one we wanted to make an offer on, there was almost always a contract on it, the very day it went up on the market)

All that is to say that I have a lot of neighbors, some of whom are very nosy, and I think if I started setting my backyard on fire, I'd have a fire truck showing up shortly. And I haven't checked, but it is probably illegal to have open fires in a residential area haha.

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Originally Posted by Dollythehun

WW, maybe a good idea would be to start a weed/removal/gardening tips thread?

I like that idea.

[Dollythehun]

I grew up on a farm. One of the ways we cleared our fence lines was by burning them. I remember that my father had labored for quite some time to get that fence line started burning, and finally it caught. Shortly thereafter the fire department came. It wasn't a pretty sight. And we burn because we have to. However I do notice my neighbor hangs her clothes out. She's about 400 ft away but if the wind is right I'm sure they smell a little smoky. And it doesn't do any good to tell my husband not to burn my Linda has the clothes out. Linda and Terry have beagles, three beagles. I don't need to say more.

[DirtyCoconuts]

i think you have a perfect relationship there! a pyro and a hoser

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

i think you have a perfect relationship there! a pyro and a hoser

Exactamente! Have gypsy burner, water, and beer. Can travel for the right price!