Several types of berries grow on prickly shrubs.They are garden pests because they grow very large and can quickly overtake large areas.If you want to control brambles on your property, you should cut the vines down 6 inches above the soil level.Apply weed killer to the plant.Don't allow the plant to grow back after it dies.Keep an eye on your garden and remove any small plants that could be a problem.
Step 1: Before starting the job, put thick clothes, gloves, and goggles on.
If you do this job without protection, you could get a serious cut.All of your skin should be covered with long sleeves and pants.No pieces will get into your shoes if you pull up your socks high.Put on goggles and gloves.For this job, wear high-quality work gloves.Don't wear rubber or light fabric gloves.The thorns will travel through these.Dust masks can be used if you suffer from asthma or allergies.A lot of allergens can be kicked up by cutting down bushes.
Step 2: The vines need to be cut down to 6 inches.
It is best to use a hedge trimmer with a metal blade.If you only have a small bush, clippers will work.Use whatever tool you have to chop down the vines.It's much easier to pull up the roots with this remaining amount.Be careful if the brambles are wrapped with other plants that you don't want to cut down.If you want to save plants, you need to clip the vines near the base of the bramble.Use power tools with care.Make sure no one is near the debris.Before the machines are turned off, don't touch the blades.The string may not pierce the brambles, so a weed wacker or similar tool won't work.
Step 3: Remove the debris from your garden.
If you leave behind any remnants on the soil, bhumes can keep growing.A pile of all the bramble pieces can be made with a heavy rake.They should be put into a garbage pail or similar container.Pick up all the debris.Look for any berries that fell from the plant.A new bramble may grow if there are berries in the soil.
Step 4: The bush doesn't grow back if the debris is dumped.
You can either burn them on your property or bring them to a plant waste facility.Make sure you burn them in an open area, away from vegetation and buildings that could catch fire.If the fire gets out of control, you should have a hose or fire extinguisher on hand.Load the brambles into cans and drive them to the plant waste facility.Burning plants is against the law.You can avoid legal trouble by checking the laws in your locality.Some areas don't have plant waste facilities nearby.You can check the internet to see if there is one nearby.If you don't, burn the brambles or throw them out.Don't compost brambles.If they aren't completely dried out, they can start growing again.
Step 5: The plants have just been cut.
Triclopyr and glyphosate are the best weed killers.These ingredients can be found in products that contain them.Take the entire plant down to the soil level with a weed killer.Chemicals can enter the plant if the newly-cut tips of the vines are sprayed.After cutting the branches, apply the weed killer.The weed killer will not enter the plant if the opening heals.The main difference between the two is that triclopyr won't kill other plants, but you can replant on the area after applying it.Pick a product that works best for you.Follow the instructions on the packaging.The World Health Organization considersGlyphosate to be a probable human carcinogen.It's not allowed in some states and countries.If handling this chemical, please check your local laws.
Step 6: The weed killer should be put into the plants for a while.
The bramble should die during that time.It should be monitored daily.The branches are going to turn brown.The plant is dead when the visible parts are brown.Apply another round of weed killer if the brambles don't look like they're dying.
Step 7: An organic weed killer can be used on small plants.
You can mix up a household solution to kill the plants if you prefer to avoid using commercial weed killers.3 litres (0.79 US gal) of white vinegar, 1 kilo of salt, and a squeeze of dish soap should be mixed.Load the solution into a sprayer.Don't forget to soak all the brambles.The method only works on small plants.Try it out and see if it works.If the plant doesn't dry out in a week, switch to a commercial weed killer.The mixture may not completely kill the plant.After the plant dies, dig the entire plant up.
Step 8: To make sure the plant doesn't grow back, dig the roots up.
The bramble could grow back even if it is dead after a chemical treatment.Once the plant is dead, use a shovel or pickaxe to dig it out of the ground.Pull up the roots and check the hole.Pick up the roots and dispose of the vines.You can dig up the roots after cutting the bushes if you want to avoid using chemicals.While the plant is alive, this is a lot of work, but it doesn't need chemicals.
Step 9: Don't allow any small growths in your garden.
brambles can grow at any time if they are native to your area.It's a good idea to inspect your garden at least once a week.If you see any, dig them out immediately.You can spray the solution on the soil after you dig.If you do this, make sure there are no nearby plants that are damaged.
Step 10: New growths are easier to spot if mulch is laid down.
By the time you see them, they could be a pain to remove.Small growths are easier to see with red mulch.There is a mulch layer in your garden.You can spot them before they become a problem.
Step 11: Cut away the vines that are growing in your garden.
These growths can stretch onto your property if your neighbor doesn't take care of their bramble problem.You can't do anything about the main plant, so watch your property line closely and cut any vines that stretch onto your side.After you cut the plants don't start growing if you clean up the berry remnants.You could talk to your neighbor about removing their bushes.They may not know that the brambles can cause trouble.Don't go onto someone else's property to cut their flowers.You can only cut what is on your property.