Best Way To Cut Weeds In Your Ditch - #54

Cutting weeds in ditches or around pond banks has always been a pain. I think I have finally found the perfect tool for the job.

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#54

[BrianPhillipsRC]

Also you can cut for-ever for the same amount of gas!!! AND way less noise...can almost cut without hearing protection. Just wish I could get the better holder, and fight that leverage that you mentioned - this can be an issue in thick grass.

[ggofkjy]

Hood work...thank you for sharing your method...helpful and well made video

[Ransome]

Thanks for the video. I have the same set up you have but also have the string trimmer attachment. I bought the scythe to use around my pond so I would not cast grass in the water and it works perfectly for that reason but it’s a lot slower than the string trimmer

[BrianPhillipsRC]

I thought I was the only one doing it this way!

[JMyers]

The concept is good. I have used a hedge-trimmer around my pond for a few years, it works well. I discovered if I do not let the grass / weeds grow too tall it is not unsightly as the hedge-trimmer does not chop the clippings but just lays them over.

My only complaint is my hedge-trimmer is standard size in length and the constant bending over kills my back. But then, a weed eater is the same, so…

[davidanastacio]

I use my shoddiest extended pole hedge trimmer for tall grass on uneven surfaces and it it is night and day difference in time spent over a weed eater. On flat area I”ll use my cub cadet st100 walk behind trimmer with the extra thick line to lay it down and then use my Honda mower on the mulch settting to grind it small afterwards. This leave the yard looking cherry. If the grass is head high, I will use the hedge trimmer to cut the grass to about 3 feet and the come back withe the cub cadet and mulching mower. I am making three passes, but each pass is made with a minimum effort and makes up for time with efficient iency.. I take care of multiple ranches that range fro 3 to 7 acres. I take care of these properties to the satisfaction of my customers without needing to purchase a tractor mower. This works for me since I don’t have room to store a tractor at my house and I can quickly load all my gear in the back of my ford f150 and don’t need to tow around a trailer. This set up keeps me in business when equipment storage is at a minimum. So if it work and my customers are happy then it’s all good and I do all I need on a budget.

[darkbikelife]

I have the the same set up but its still very labor intensive. Swinging that trimmer head around gets pretty front heavy. My ditches look to be a little steeper than your and Im 6’2 with a harness. Find myself bent over way to much. I just went back to push mowing and string trimming.

[davidparker]

That looks much better than using a string trimmer! I will have to investigate what I can attach to my Poulan Pro. Maybe you can mix brands.

[jimthompson]

I have the Stihl version. It so much faster in tall weeds. I recommend a shoulder strap, as it's off balance and awkward versus the string trimmer attachment .

[fittestover]

Looks like once you've got it cut down you could run a push mower in it. Doesn't look wet although I'm sure after a rain it would be.

[bubbaray]

The ditch doesn't look too extreme, it looks like a push mower would work just find.
Then again I'm seeing it from hundreds of miles away.
I've done the same thing and it is indeed a game changer.

[davidparker]

The ditch where I live is even more extreme. It would totally swallow a small car. 😂

[kentshadwick]

Can both the long and short attachments be submerged for pond use or just the shorter one?

[johnportman]

A good improvement over a string trimmer. The best, easiest, and least effort way is to spray with Round Up, wait 2 weeks, and then burn. You only need to do this two or three times a year.

[dem]

That’s a heck of a lot quicker than the way I do it.

[bcej]

What trimmer are you using, and what's the model\part number on that amazing attachment?

[toddh]

I would probably just install a high volume french drain inside the ditch. That way the ditch wouldn't be as deep making it easier to mow over.

[MyweathernetreportsBlogspot]

Let it dry, go back and burn it. Then spray with Round Up. 🤣

[dorothychester]

You should get the string trimmer that attaches to your mower

[richardmims]

didn't even wave at the guy on the tractor.