Ways to Control Himalayan Blackberry Bushes From Spreading

Do you hate to see Himalayan blackberry bushes growing in your yard? These plants grow over shrubs and trees and damage them by blocking the sunlight. They also spread quickly and take up space that other plants could use. If you would like to stop these types of blackberry bushes from spreading, there are a few things that you can do.

What You Should Do

Blackberry pruning is very important for controlling this undesired bush. It would help if you cut off the branches close enough to the ground so that the blackberry bush starts growing in this area instead of allowing them to grow to the top of trees. If you don’t cut off the branches, they will grow back and take up even more room.

Another solution you can try is removing as many of the seeds as possible before winter sets in. You can do this by cutting down the bushes and throwing them into a garbage bag once the seeds have dried out. If you don’t remove the seeds, they will germinate and start growing all over your yard.

Is The Brush Removal Worth It?

Brush removal could be necessary if your blackberry bushes spread into your yard or other brush areas. You can try doing the brush removal by yourself. This is a good option if you only have a few areas of brushes to clear out. Otherwise, it would be better to contact a professional to do blackberry pruning.

These are the most important things that you can do to keep your yard from being taken over by Himalayan blackberry bushes. As long as blackberries continue spreading rapidly, there will always be the need to perform blackberry pruning.

Trust Good Ole Boys Cleanup, The Brush Removal Experts

If you are like many homeowners, the last thing you want to do is stand in your yard with a pair of pruning shears in hand, trying to remove blackberry bushes by yourself. Instead, why not call the professionals at Good Ole Boys Cleanup