Steam Weeding

Steam kills the weeds that are treated, but new weeds can emerge from seeds in the soil and established perennial weeds can regrow from their root systems. How long an area stays weed free depends on the types of weeds, time of year, and existing weed pressure.

It depends on the type of weed. Many annual weeds respond very well to a single treatment, while persistent perennial weeds such as bindweed typically require multiple treatments.
Repeated steaming weakens persistent weeds by forcing them to use stored energy to regrow. For these weeds, we generally recommend treatments spaced about one month apart.

Yes. Steam weeding uses hot water rather than traditional herbicides and leaves no chemical residue behind. Once the treated area has cooled, pets and children can return to the area.

Steam will damage vegetation it directly contacts, so our technicians carefully target unwanted weeds around desirable plants. It works especially well in rock and gravel areas, pathways, garden beds, edges, and other areas where weeds can be selectively treated.

Treated weeds will wilt and brown after steaming and naturally break down over the following days and weeks. Larger weeds can also be removed and bagged after treatment upon request.

Steam weeding is charged based on the amount of time required to treat your property. We can usually provide an estimate from photos of the areas you would like treated.
Weed density, maturity, accessibility, and the size of the treatment area can all affect how long a property takes.