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You can treat orange rust on blackberries by removing infected canes, improving air circulation, and applying a targeted fungicide at the right time.   Orange rust on blackberries is a nasty fungal disease that won’t go away on its own, so catching it early makes a huge difference.   Unlike most fungal issues, this one … Read more

You can treat blackberry bush scratches by washing the area right away with soap and warm water.   Blackberry bush scratches are common when you’re picking berries or clearing out overgrown patches.   Those thorns are sharp, and they can leave your arms and hands looking like you lost a fight with a cat.   … Read more

You can transplant wild blackberry bushes successfully if you dig them up at the right time and replant them with care.   It’s totally doable, and wild blackberry bushes often adapt well when moved during their dormant season.   If you’ve ever wondered how to transplant wild blackberry bushes without killing them, the trick is … Read more

You can transplant mature blackberry bushes, but it takes patience and careful timing because older plants have deeper, more established root systems than young canes.   The good news is that mature blackberry bushes can survive being moved when you do it right, and many gardeners relocate them to build a better trellis, thin out … Read more

To transplant wild blackberries, you need to dig up a healthy wild cane in late winter or early spring while it’s still dormant.   This gives the plant the best chance to settle into its new home before the growing season kicks off.   Transplanting wild blackberries isn’t complicated, but timing and technique really matter … Read more

To transplant berry bushes, you need to move them while they’re dormant, keep as much of the root ball intact as possible, and replant them at the same depth they were growing before.   It sounds a bit intimidating, but honestly, transplanting berry bushes is one of those garden jobs that looks harder than it … Read more