I'm thinking of going with the torch, I'd mow the weeds and burn what's left. Does that kill the roots as well? I'm in high country Co. and the weeds are out of control. I'll stop at the fire department on the way home to see if burning is a practical idea...
I'm considering having a deck built on the back of the house that would be 10'x60' and with what's left of the backyard, I'd plant Aspen and Pine trees. The problem is, we get about 3' of snow accumulating over the winter, I'd have to shovel the deck clear every couple days. Owning a home has become a full time job...