Oren wrote:
On Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:21:59 -0400, Kurt Ullman
wrote:

I have this little patch of land that backs up to my lot that was
deeded to me recently. I have a few areas that I want to plant
"regular" grass instead of the stuff that planted itself when it was
still farm field. I have hoed the area that I am planting this time
to bare ground. I am trying to decide if I just want to go ahead and
plant the new grass or if I should nuke the area with Roundup and
then wait about 4 weeks before I start on the grass. Any suggestions?

So far I'm the only one thinking of using a propane torch :-/

$20 @ HF -- hook it to you propane tank -- scorched earth policy

http://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-91033.html

I've seen tomato farmers burn large acreage with torches to kill
weeds, etc..

Torches may just kill to the roots, leaving them to resprout.

"Weed burner" use is illegal here in Seattle, maybe elsewhere.