03/11/2026
Some selective spraying and blackberry removal today.
This is how I tackle it:
cut the blackberry back hard to reduce the bulk and expose the plant, then spray the remaining green growth. After that, I keep monitoring and spray again whenever fresh regrowth appears.
Blackberry stores a lot of energy in its roots and crown, so one treatment rarely finishes the job. Cutting stresses the plant and forces it to use those reserves, while regular follow-up spraying stops it from rebuilding them.
That combination is what gradually wears it down.
blackberry can reshoot, so the real secret is persistence. Keep checking the area, spot spray any new growth while it’s small, and don’t declare victory until it stays quiet for a full season.
Consistency beats a one-off spray. 🌿
