Propane or Weed Killer

[vsmith]

QUOTE: [i]

Here in Australia we have this perpetual, drought, bush fire and flood cycle.

You just described SoCal. we're in the middle of Mudslide Season, heres how the seasons break down here..

Mudslide- December to March
Hayfever- April to May
Gloom- May to June
Drought-July to September
Fire-Setpember to December

Earthquake-Year round

We generally dont get normal seasons...we went straight from Drought into Mudslide this year, we had Fire before we had Drought season this year. Its confusing but after a few years you get used to being confussed and not knowing what the dam weather is going to do...We're due for yet another cold major rainstorm tonight that will be around for the next week, so the weatherman says...[xx(]

[Kiwi Down Under]

Get a life, propane's far more fun.
Being a fire inspector, some of my best customers come from burning of weeds close to buildings.
While you "burning" the weeds you can also get the bugs like crickets, snails and wood lice., specially those snails that keep passing you while you working.
Just think, in some countries they eat such barbequed bugs.

Model garden railways, which includes weeding, is supposed to be fun, so I vote for propane.


Tony.

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Walt, you may want to talk with a good reputable local nurseryman. Our conditions down here require Preen both spring and fall. Several local nurserymen have given talks at our GRR club over the years and say that there are a lot of weeds that propagate in the winter, thus the recommendation for both fall and spring applications of Preen!

Bob

[grandpopswalt]

There's a product called Preen that prevents weed seeds from germenating but does not affect established plants. It is applied to flower and vegetable beds, usually in the spring. We've been using it for years and it seems to be very effective.

Walt

[Anonymous]

Gentlemen here is some advice from down under.

1/ Burning off weeds is a silly idea the burnt remains turn into compost and make the weeds grow better.

2/ Many plants here in Australia are so unique that they need the burning heat of a bush fire to germinate and propigate. So although I know little about this subject applying flame etc is only an invitation to help them grow.

3/ However a technique has emerged recently (last 20 years) that will not harm anything except the weeds. Pour boiling hot water on the weeds or hit them with steam even. Works and is 100 % one with nature.

By accident i also found flooding them with sea water also seems to get rid of them

Here in Australia we have this perpetual, drought, bush fire and flood cycle.Many plants (mainly ferns and bracken) that were thought to be extict in the rest of the world, have come to life and have been thriving for millions of years so burning aint a good idea.

In Cenral Austraia it floods about every eleven years and has a super flood every 100 years ( I have seen one in my lifetime) and plants and animals that are capable of " hibernating for years and years and as I said were thought to be extinct come to life for the period of the flood and then disappear again until conditions are ok again.

Ian the scientist

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Capt Carrales

I need some weed killer that won't kill my plants and trees, any suggestions on some lightweight "spot weed killers that will preserve neigboring vegitation.

Capt.
Like you said "Spot Killer" can come from a foam bru***aped to end of broom handle or other type of brush.
Remember get a plastic bucket, like a paint one which is very thin and is like 0.39.
Mix in sprayer and then pour into bucket and walk around with broom stick DABBING each one.
Or there is a RTU <ready to use> spray on with a spray head and 1gal of killer.

Remember the MOST IMPORTANT THING!!!!! Use these chemicals when THERE IS NO WIND seeing how this is used for GRR and spot areas.

Until next time ask the weed infested landscaper, Cheers!

[Anonymous]

I need some weed killer that won't kill my plants and trees, any suggestions on some lightweight "spot weed killers that will preserve neigboring vegitation.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by bennysrr

Bluebonnet -71
Can you get this weed killer at a lowes or home depot , or garden supply store. I put plastic down under my mulch and my RR track bed and you still get weeds. BEN

Benny,
You may call customer service at 1-800-242-5562 and ask where you my get it.
They recognize the importance of the independent dealer <mom and pop> and is committed to servicing independent dealers.

[Anonymous]

Bluebonnet -71
Can you get this weed killer at a lowes or home depot , or garden supply store. I put plastic down under my mulch and my RR track bed and you still get weeds. BEN

[tangerine-jack]

Hmm, that makes sense, after a forrest fire the plants grow back thicker and greener. I certainly don't want to help the weeds live a full and happy life. Thanks! I guess you feel the same way about the propane people as I feel about engine builders that don't balance the rotating assemblies or degree in the cam shafts- you just wasted a lot of time and money doing the job wrong when it would have been the same price to do it properly. Thanks again, you just saved me from a headache!!!!!!

[oX)]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by tangerine-jack

I've never heard of using propane. How is it done? I kind of like the idea of flamethrowing the stupid weeds and teaching them a lesson. Is it eco-friendly so the bunny-huggers don't protest my railroad?
I've been using the Eraser and yes, it's great stuff! I spray in the spring, and again in the fall and I am done.[oX)]

Jack,
People around use these flamethrowers <small> to "kill weeds".......Well my friends, what about the root <weed> the propane company leaves out telling us the plant gone. It is not and the root with light dew comes back.
I guess I am on my [soapbox] because it makes me dam mad that propane people make money and a whole lot of it off of leasing tanks. You want to know how much?
Say 199.00 month for tank then tap on filling it, unless you have city gas.
Just a FYI from a guy who has a "Been there done it shirt!" landscaper.

Any questions just email me and I will try to answer questions.

[tangerine-jack]

I've never heard of using propane. How is it done? I kind of like the idea of flamethrowing the stupid weeds and teaching them a lesson. Is it eco-friendly so the bunny-huggers don't protest my railroad?
I've been using the Eraser and yes, it's great stuff! I spray in the spring, and again in the fall and I am done.[oX)]

[Anonymous]

Spraying cresote around my yard is not going to wash..... I'm using red stone as a ground cover and had thought of using a propane torch to control weed growth, I'm going to check out the product you mentioned. Thanks Bluebonnet -71.

Slick1

[Anonymous]

Yeah if I under standed a guy for the RR he said the RR owns most of all thoses type of plants and mostly will be shut down he added.

Get enought pictures of the "real ties" as you can!!

[Anonymous]

My dad swears by creosote, paints the fence/shed/garage with it and wherever it spills the weeds don't grow. Smells like a proper railway as well. I suspect that the stuff is banned now so he won't be getting anymore when stock runs out - he last bought it years ago. I seem to recall that here in the UK creosote was sprayed onto the sleepers (ties) from a tanker wagon during track maintenance/weed killing sessions.
Cheers,
Kim
[tup]

[Anonymous]

As most of you all know I am a landscaper.
Noticing people use propane to kill top blade of grass in areas like pave brick make me think they have a certin market that is really costing the home owner more and more.
Looking at a weed killer like Eraser http://www.controlsolutionsinc.com/html/eraser.htm which I have used for many years with great no come back weeds. This stuff my last you a year to two! Gallon sprayer and off you go.
I just can not see how propane companys can market these torches and still sleep at night.
I know I will get hammered for this so is just my [2c]

Notice: I am no way connected to Control Solutions Inc., I just a happy customer for 2 yrs!