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Azores,terceira Island

What I would like to know is who has used them, how it worked, and some advice on where to get one for cheap?

Thanks
Ryan

4/7/2005 11:31:11 AM

Eugene,OR

I have one but am not overly thrilled with it. As far as getting rid of individual weeds goes, it is a very slow way to weed. It is good however for burning up dead, dried, and unwanted brush. It is also kind of fun to run around with a torch burning up things...but as a solution to getting rid of living weeds I don't think it is the answer.

4/7/2005 12:00:01 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

I use one when the plants aren't taking up the majority of the patch, seems to do a good job. Certainly faster than with a hoe, or by hand....no disturbing the soil with it.

4/7/2005 12:52:47 PM

French River,P.E.Island, Canada

Lee Valley Tools,,,,here;s the link,,,http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=1&cat=2,2300&p=44822

The one shaped like a cane is good in among the vines , uses a propane torch bottle

4/7/2005 1:47:09 PM

No Place Special

prevention is the best cure. I guickly rake the soil between the vines once a week and that takes care of most of the weeds before they become a problem.

4/7/2005 4:07:46 PM

Ohio

I bought mine from the sportsman's guide for 29.00, Only thing i dont like about it was it didnt work to good on windy days.

Brooks

4/7/2005 6:08:33 PM

Cologne / Germany

I have a hot steam weeder from Fiskars. Works much better compared to the torch burner I frequently borrowed from my parents. Hot steam really kills the plants down to the roots, not like burning them on top. Hot steam causes a complete and effective cell disruption inside the weeds.

However Mike is right. Rake them the first day you see them and forget about :)

4/7/2005 6:28:36 PM

Rhode Island

i have the best weeder on the market

absolutely gets all the weeds and prevents spreading
also improve the airation in and around the plants

its called hands and knees weeding

if you wait until the weeds are six inches tall they pull out very easy and never come back

works better than any rake,spray or blow torch

pap

4/7/2005 7:46:14 PM

Buffalo, MN ([email protected])

The flame weeder is one of many tools I use to control weeds. It really works well during the month of May and into June after that put it away. Buy the best hoe, the Wolf Garten with the crumbler attachment with a 6ft aluminum handle. Those combined with the hand and knees weeding will get you through. Try to do a little weeding every day it and it won't get away from you. Carry the hoe with you every time you visit the patch.

4/7/2005 10:49:59 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Gotta love the Wolf Garten hoe! My favourite tool for weeding as well! Quality made in Germany! LOL

4/8/2005 6:29:56 AM

Azores,terceira Island

thanks for all the input...ryan

4/8/2005 9:41:50 AM

[email protected]

Wolf Garten tools are very nice. We carry quite a few of their items but I still haven't seen their hoe. If the rest of the line is any indication they must be good.

I would never even consider giving up my scuffle hoe for early season weeding. Later in the season I'm with Pap. Hand weeding becomes the only way once roots fill the patch.

4/8/2005 8:53:29 PM