Weed Control Q&amp;A

Hi Niall, can you tell me if I can use the x300 flame gun on asphalt to kill mossThanksMarie

Question 3

Marie

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

I had my Sheen gun delivered today. I'm trying everything but the wick will not light. There is sufficient pressure (5psi) and I can hear and see the fuel being released to the coil. But the wick will not light, no matter what I do. Any ideas? You've to c...

Question 4

Karen Dervan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

What are the cleaning and maintenance tools?

Question 5

Mark

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

what is the pore size for this product?

Question 6

kathleen walsh

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Is this material suitable to line a raised bed and prevent tree roots from pushing up into the (lovely improved) soil of my veg bed. This is a real problem at my allotment which has large trees about 10 meters away.

Question 7

Cathy Reynolds

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

I bought some Mypex sheet from you for a raised strawberry bed. It looks fine but water seems to sit on the surface. I thought it was meant to be water permeable - is there a right and wrong way up for it?

Question 8

Alan Stewart

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I'm interested in this product. How environmentally friendly is it please? What material is it made from ? Kind regards

Question 9

Helen

Asked 7 years ago 1 answer

Thanks, we have a 9 X 12m plot so a lot of it is needed. i really hope it is easy to use before I order. Does it need weighing down with rocks or how does it work? Does it roll up again for the following winter? I do not like spraying either..Maybe, it is...

Question 10

Rozz

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

Hi,I have a 9 x 12m plot that we recently got cleared. We want to plant veg next year but want to avoid weeds, which have already started! Should we buy weed membrane to cover whole plot? Is the membrane strong enough to use again and again? Or is it mor...

Question 11

Rozz

Asked 9 years ago 1 answer

I am looking for a barrier in a raised bed between stones at the bottom and compost at the top. Would this be suitable or would it decompose in time?

Question 12

Todd Sullivan

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Garden Supplies > Weed Control > Weed Block Mat - 2m Rolls

Question 13

Mary (Mary Cox)

I have a large red bricked patio area - would the flame scorch, blacken or crack the bricks, which are factory made and not stone?

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall,Just wondering if you have suggestions as to what container works well for storing the Kerosene in - I'm presuming the usual petrol containers would be too small.

Question 14

Kay O'Dea

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Hi can you tell me what is the diameter of the flame funnel. also in the image it shows it as quite a Hairy flame, does it become more controlled the lower you go to the ground.thanks in advance

Question 15

marie lafferty

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Hi,I have a bramble problem in my garden and want to clear a large area ( approx 30 m by 8 m)of a rock garden. It is covered in brambles and valerian abs I want to clear the area we’ve done this by hand a few times but it grows back as we didn&rsqu...

Question 16

Roisin Browne

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

The washer on the pump seems a little to small and takes a lot of pumping to build up pressure.is it possible to tighten it up to make it spread and fill the tube?

Question 17

Glenn Casey

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

where can i purchase the fire retardant at flame nose rear?

Question 18

david gilmore

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Hi, we want to finish a wooden fence by torch burning (shou sugi ban). Would this flame-gun do the job?

Question 19

Cecilia

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Hi, after turning off the burner do you release the air from the tank

Question 20

Paul

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Sheen X300 Flamegun when will this be available again i am looking to buy one ASAP?

Question 21

Damien Duffy

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Hello, I am interested in purchasing a Sheen x300 flame gun for my husband for Father's Day. Can you tell me when it will be back in stock?

Question 22

Terry Hopp

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Hi, I have a roll of Mypex Weed Control Landscape Fabric that I purchased from yourselves. I want to make holes in it to plant flowers. Would this be good at making the holes? I watched the video, and it looks to burn very hot with a large flame, maybe...

Question 23

Todd Sullivan

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Is it ok to use this on an old stone wall, to help kill off ivy? Question really is about using it in a more horizontal position, rather than pointing at the ground.

Question 24

John Browne

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

I was wanting to order the flame gun; but I noticed that it is currently out of stock. Do you know when it will become available again? Also I wanted to know whether the hood is advisable particularly when working near buildings. Also is it OK on mono blo...

Question 25

Bill Taylor

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Removing couch grass and Bindweed? Hi, do you think this Flamegun will work to remove couch grass and bindweed as I have this all over a new garden I have?

Question 26

Richard

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi There - Does the inferno kill horsetail weed? Just been out with my bunson burner to try and it seemed to take massive offense to the heat and melted. Pay this might work! Thank you!

Question 27

Georgie

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi guys, my wife has developed an allergy to razors, and she is getting very untidy down below. Would this weed burner get her back on track?

Question 28

Bushy

Asked 4 years ago 0 answers

Hi, Interested in this for week control. Where would you source parrafin/kerosene in the Sligo area for use in the Flamegun

Question 29

Jim Foran

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi Andrew, I saw your review on the Sheen flame gun, would it be as effective on briars new growth, I do not like spraying and hopefully the flame gun will be a way around it.Thank you.Regards,Walter

Question 30

Walter van der Merwe

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Would this work on a large area of tarmac or would it melt it?

Question 31

Jane

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Is it effective on ground ivy?

Question 32

VINCENT

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Can it be used on hogweed?

Question 33

Kathy clark

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi Niall,I'm looking to clean up a gravel driveway without chemicals and this looks a plan. Do you think it could take care of brambles as well?

Question 34

Olive

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

You say in the description it kills weeds off patio and paving. But won't it blacken and/or crack the paving stones from the fire and the heat?

Question 35

Hawt Cwnt

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Hi I'm interested in purchasing this but just wanted to know can you kill weeds in grass/lawn area without killing grass? Also wondering if you have a lot of area to do and need to refill tank is it safe to do while still hot after turning off? Thanks

Question 36

wendie

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

I've been toying with buying one of these. As well as gravel areas etc, we have a gravel garden with precious plants in it but quite spaced out till they expand. I can see the extent of the flame in the video & pictures, but how far away from plants y...

Question 37

Nichola Fletcher

Asked 5 years ago 1 answer

Can it be used on tarmac drive ways for moss removal and weeds

Question 38

Andy

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I bought a flamegun from you 2 weeks ago. It's great. Do you stock the wheels and flame shield?

Question 39

Maria stack

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi,Would there be any issue ordering one of these and bringing it (unopened or used) onto a plane (Ryanair)as part of the carry-on luggage?

Question 40

Damian

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

I would like to order one of these but live on Isle of Bute Scotland. How much would delivery be for this area?

Question 41

Fiona Neill

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Can it be shut off quickly?

Question 42

Jenny

Asked 6 years ago 1 answer

Hi, Is this safe to use on public footpath outside of driveway?

Question 43

Niall

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Is this pet friendly? Including hens?

Question 44

Barry Walsh

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Do you still do the 5litre RHS weed killer

Question 45

chris campbell

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Hi, what are the other ingredients apart from acetic acid please?

Question 46

S

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

Does the RHS in the description refer to the Royal Horticultural Society? I'm a member and haven't come across this product before.

Question 47

Tecwyn Savage

Asked 3 years ago 1 answer

We have a large gravel driveway. While I am happy with weeds everywhere else,I really want to keep the driveway clear and vinegar isnt keeping up with the weeds. How far will a 5ltr container go? Again,its a large driveway that wraps around the house 🙈

Question 48

Emma mcavine

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi, do you apply the solution neat or is there a rate to mix with water?

Question 49

Paul

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer

Hi does this harm bees? I. Looking for a weed killer that doesn’t harm bees. Thanks, Jill

Question 50

Jill

Asked 4 years ago 1 answer