Weed burners are hot enough to kill weeds after only 5 seconds, but the weeds won’t degrade instantly, and if you spend 30 seconds on each weed, the heating element of the burner will fail, or you’ll get frustrated and give up or you’ll leave a trail of scorch marks across your garden!

Eco Weed Burner | Easylife Deluxe Eco Weed Burner | Easylife

When selecting products for a review, comparison or recommendation, the team here at DIY Gardening first conducts an analysis of online reviews and ratings to narrow down the selection. As a general rule of thumb; I suggest you keep the heat on the weed until the shiny green leaves turn a matt colour, this usually takes about 5 seconds.As you can see from my test results, the tool produces excellent results, and you don’t need to burn the weed into oblivion; I found that 5-8 seconds is enough and the foliage withered away over the next few days. Neither does it convert into a small handheld version, and it isn’t as compact or as lightweight as some other products. The short power lead, as with many other products, the power lead was far too short, so you’ll need an extension.

Deluxe Eco Weed Burner | Easylife

Beyond weed burners, there are many other “natural” ways to kill weeds, but most of these contain salt, which is harmful and toxic to soil. The alternative is periodical treatment with a weed burner, perhaps every month or so throughout the growing season. I tested this tool in 2021 as a friend has one – I found it performed just as well as the Draper weed burner I own and have previously tested. I have a dog who loves chewing on grass, weeds, plants and just about anything in my garden, and I hate the thought of him consuming nasty chemicals.Do pay attention to the weight of the device, especially if you plan to use it frequently, I didn’t get arm ache but the products I tested were lightweight. Before writing this guide, I read hundreds of online reviews, and the vast majority of the negative comments were due to a misunderstanding about how the weed burners work. The lower one is suitable for patios, decking, and other sensitive surfaces, while the more powerful setting is for use on concrete or soil. Electric weedkillers aren’t designed to fry weeds into oblivion; instead, they hit them with a burst of hot air that kills the weed, which then decomposes naturally over a few days or a week or so.