How Do You Prevent Wild Blackberries From Growing?
Wild blackberries can be found in pastures and forests, along creek beds and roadsides and along fences. Once established, wild blackberries are difficult to remove permanently because any roots left in the ground will produce a new plant. The key to prevent wild blackberries from growing back is to use a combination of manual and chemical methods. Pull up any first-year plants with your hands after a rain when the soil is wet. The plants are easier to remove in wet soil and when they are young because they have a small root system. Apply an herbicide, such as glyphosate, to the leaves of the plant in late summer or fall. Follow the directions on the package for application and safety instructions. At these times, the leaves are actively transporting sugar to the rhizomes and will transport the the herbicide to them as well, killing them. Mow down large populations 40 to 60 days after applying the herbicide to the wild blackberry. For smaller populations, simply dig them out of the gro
