Re: Any suggestions on a blow torch weed buster?

**&* M* P* <m*@dargan.com>**

Sure shootin' !

My user group is the Plateau Boys and Girls CLub of Cashiers.  They will be
using this tool, I think as we ready the site for Ernst Wildflowers
specialty mix...but the knot weed is a MONSTER. I will try Phyllis's idea
on the mini-dragon and get the 1 lb cylinders. WE are testing one tomorrow!

I'll trial
1) Sievert Gardener Weed Torch suggested by Claire Splan
2) mini-dragon by Flame Engineering suggested by "Pyro Phyllis" Gricus

and let you know.

Thx for the help everyone...and Kate, I'll pray they work effectively.

Mary Palmer

On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 2:10 PM, Phyllis Gricus <
phyllis@landscapedesignstudio.com> wrote:

> Hello Mary,
>
> I have had great success using the Mini Dragon propane torch in both my
> garden and on clients gardens.
>
> Initially, I purchased the higher BTU torch with the dolly for the propane
> cylinder that is about the size of the average gas grill cylinder. I found
> the dolly difficult to maneuver on rough ground. I didn't try the back pack
> option because the 10 lb cylinders aren't readily available in my area and
> refilling was inconvenient.
>
> I priced them online through Flame Engineering and Amazon. The 1lb
> cylinders are affordable (about $1.99-2.99) and available at big box stores
> like Walmart and Home Depot.
>
> The mini dragon has all the power I need to do large and small properties.
> You don't have to bend over to reach weeds. Its very lightweight and won't
> contribute to back problems. I find that its also easy to carry around a
> small metal shovel to place near plants that I want to protect from the
> flame while torching nearby weeds.
>
> Its made weeding something I look forward to...fun with flames!
>
> Signed,
> Pyro Phyllis
>
>
> On May 4, 2015, at 11:17 AM, Dargan, Mary Palmer <mpdargan@dargan.com>
> wrote:
>
>
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