John M

You can eliminate blackberry bushes by digging them out, cutting them down repeatedly, or using a targeted herbicide.   Blackberry bushes are tough, and they spread fast through seeds and root suckers, so the method you choose has to match how stubborn your patch really is.   If you want to get rid of blackberry … Read more

You can dig up blackberry roots by loosening the soil around the base of the plant and pulling the roots out systematically.   Digging up blackberry roots takes patience because these plants are stubborn and they spread aggressively underground.   If you’ve been battling a blackberry patch that keeps coming back year after year, you … Read more

You can dispose of blackberry cuttings in several safe and effective ways, depending on whether you want them gone for good or want them to break down naturally.   Blackberry cuttings are tricky because this plant is a vigorous grower, and if you just toss the canes on the ground, they will often root and … Read more

You can dispose of blackberry bushes by digging them out, cutting them back repeatedly, or using herbicides, depending on how much space you’re dealing with and how quickly you want them gone.   Blackberry bushes are notoriously tough, and if you’ve ever tried to get rid of them, you already know they don’t go down … Read more

To deworm blackberries, you need to focus on killing the microscopic larvae that sometimes hide inside the fruit before you eat or freeze them.   These little white worms are usually the larvae of fruit flies or spotted wing drosophila, and they love soft, ripe berries.   The good news is that learning how to … Read more

To deseed blackberries for jam, you’ll want to gently cook them first so they soften and release their juice.   Once they’re soft, you can press the pulp through a fine mesh sieve or a food mill to separate the seeds from the puree.   This simple step gives you a smooth, seedless base that’s … Read more