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

[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.