Steam Weeding
The alternative to herbicides!
Steam weeding is an eco-friendly method that eradicates weeds using steam and hot water. It’s like a spa day for your garden – minus the weeds!
How does It work?
Steam effectively kills weeds on contact, targeting both young and established weeds, and leaving behind carbon and nutrients for the soil. When steam meets a weed, it causes the plant cells to rupture and disrupts the plants protein function and root system over time.
Precise targeting
Kills weeds without harming surrounding plants.
Eco-friendly
No harsh chemicals, just water! Pet and family friendly.
Our pesticide-free process is safe for use in sensitive environments such as playgrounds, footpaths, along waterways, and in flower beds where bees are actively collecting pollen!
Wildfire mitigation
Noxious weed management
Converting lawn to pollinator gardens
Replacing the use of toxic weed killers and pesticides
Building carbon content in the soil
Having a resilient ecosystem in your own yard means fewer maintenance hours
Get steamy today!
A minimum of 2 visits are necessary for the Steam Weeding to be effective, and a homeowner may opt into follow-up steam treatments as needed.
We charge an hourly rate for this service of $100 per hour
It often takes 1-2 hours to service a residence.
(~1,000 sq ft can be done in one hour)
An optional in person consultation is also offered for $50 (Boulder Area)
Keep in mind that steam weeding primarily affects shallow-rooted weeds, so deep-rooted ones may require multiple treatments. With patience, you’ll achieve a weed-free garden!
Before and Afters
Frequently Asked Questions
This is our favorite thing about steam technology! Our process is so safe that you can drink it. No chemicals, herbicides, or other additives. Just water!
Yes! Steam really does kill plants
This is not a one and done process!
Steam weeding is a process to help control the growth of weeds or other unwanted plants in your yard to where it is manageable.
Weeds are very resilient and most weeds that grow in Colorado are broadleaf weeds with well-established root systems that may take 3 or 4 applications. Hearty plant types use energy stored in their roots to regrow new leaves. Follow up applications kill the new growth and exhaust the weed's root system. Areas infested with grassy weeds may require a monthly program to get under control.
Occasional follow ups are great if you enjoy yard work and don’t mind pulling some of the new weeds when they are small.
Steam works on weeds in all areas. New customers often think of landscape beds first, but our process is effective almost anywhere there is unwanted vegetation. We love to steam residential and commercial rock beds, flagstone walkways, concrete paver patios, gravel driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, HOA common areas, and playgrounds. Steam is also a great way to tackle invasive species and noxious weeds in native areas, at trailheads, and along waterways.
Absolutely! Steaming your garden before planting helps control weeds throughout the growing season. Steaming in your garden is a great way to save time and quickly return carbon and nutrients into the soil.
Steam can effectively control unwanted plants in turf, such as dandelions and clover, but there will be bare spots in the lawn after the weeds are dead.
For best results, we recommend using our compost tea treatments for your lawn!
After the first visit, we provide monthly service programs or occasional follow up visits based on your individual needs. We recommend monthly service if you have a busy lifestyle, don’t enjoy yard work, or need to get a weed problem under control.
