how do it get rid of blackberry bushes and briars?

Answer 1

Although Roundup is a great herbicide, it isn't strong enough to eliminate trees, brush and vines. There are currently several products sold at most hardware stores that contains the active ingredient called; "TRICLOPYR". I've seen it sold as "Brush-B-Gone" or "Brush-Killer". "Triclopyr" was made specifically to help control hard-to-kill brush and vine species as well as trees. I've used it to control Poison Oak, Gorse, Wild Blackberries, and English Ivy with excellent results.

You simply mix the "Triclopyr" with water and spray the entire plant to achieve good results. HINT: Try mixing in a 1/2 tablespoon of dishsoap AFTER you've mixed it with water. The dishsoap will help make the spray adhere better and also also more product to be absorbed into the plant by eliminating the waxy surface of the leaves.

Not sure how dense your bushes are but you can save yourself some money by cutting them back to soil level and then applying (with a paint brush) a stronger mixture of 1/2 Triclopyr & 1/2 water directly over the cut surface. You'll need to apply this mixture within 10 minutes after cutting. Triclopyr works in the same manner as Roundup and will be translocated down to the roots, resulting in death of the entire plant within 10 days.

You may need to continue to re-treat any new seedlings that emerge throughout the Spring and Summer months.

Hope this information helps you get in control of those vines. Good luck!

-Certified Professional Crop Consultant with over 30 years of experience and a Degree in Plant Science

Answer 2

Blackberry bushes are one tough cookie!! Any part of the plant (roots, leaves, vines that touch the ground) will root and take off!

The first thing that I would do is to spray all the leaves and vines on a nice warm day with Round Up. Round Up will kill the plant right down to the roots. After the leaves and vines turn brown (could be a week or 10 days), you can cut them off. Dig up the roots as best you can. Dispose of them carefully (DO NOT COMPOST!!).

Then water the area well. Wait a couple of weeks to see if any roots sprout. If so, spray again with Round Up. You may need to repeat several times. Blackberries are tough!!

I grow blackberries (on purpose!!!) in raised beds. However, in the spring time I often see new shoots coming up six feet or more away from the beds! I know if I am not vigilant and dig up as much of the root as I can that they would quickly take over my yard!!

Good Luck!!

Answer 3

They multiply by under ground runners and are very difficult to get rid of. When I wanted to plant flowers in and old briar/blackberry area I pulled as much of the root up that I could. Even after tilling and pulling they would sprout up the following year. I just kept pulling whenever they appeared and eventually they stopped coming up. Good Luck!!

Answer 4

how do I get rid of black berry bushes in my trees

Answer 5

I have taken out bunches of bramble patches with the use of a pair of lopers, weedeater, and a push mower. If the area is large enough and you have the funds, hire someone with a brush hog. Working in close requires protective clothing to avoid getting scratched to shreds.

Answer 6

spray them with some weed killer and wait a week or two than they should be easier to pull up