How to Get Rid of Brambles?

Brambles can quickly take over an outdoor space and have a very negative impact on its overall appearance. So, how do you remove it? Here is everything you need to know about brambles and how our grounds maintenance Ipswich team can help you.

About Brambles

Brambles are also known as blackberries, and they are native to the UK. you’ll find them in all kinds of locations, from woodlands to shrubs and waste grounds. They do have an important part to play in a number of outdoor spaces, as they provide food and shelter for many insects, birds, and small mammals. However, they’re not always welcome and can be difficult to get rid of. They have rooting stem tips, so they can quickly spread to form a thicket of branches. Plus, their thorns can make them very tricky to handle.

Methods for Removing Brambles

There are a few ways to remove brambles if they are becoming a nuisance on your property. You should mulch any borders in late winter or early spring, as this will make it much easier to pull out bramble seedlings. You should do this as soon as they appear, so they don’t have any opportunity to take root and thrive. Cutting back and digging out well-established plants is a much bigger undertaking.

Sometimes, you might not want to get rid of brambles entirely but just keep them under control. You can stop them from spreading by regularly cutting the long stems, as this will prevent them from rooting into the soil. This is also your best course of action if the brambles are growing from a neighbour’s property – just be sure to only shorten stems back to your boundary. Oh, and don’t forget to wear thick gloves!

Why You Should Call in a Professional

While DIY methods may work for small patches of brambles, bramble removal on a larger scale is best left to the professionals. Here’s how we can help you:

Efficiency

Our grounds maintenance team has the knowledge and experience to remove brambles effectively and prevent regrowth. We have a range of specialist tools, and use professional techniques that allow for faster, more thorough clearance than you’d be able to achieve yourself.

Safety

Brambles can be quite dangerous to remove thanks to their sharp thorns and how densely they grow. We have all the necessary protective gear to handle bramble removal safely, minimising the risk of injury and doing the hard work so you don’t have to!

Long-Term Solutions

Simply cutting back brambles is not enough, as they will regrow unless the roots are completely removed. We will ensure that everything is removed properly and can provide advice on ongoing maintenance to keep your outdoor space bramble-free!

Talk to Us

Brambles can be a persistent problem, but with the right approach and professional help, you can regain control. If you want to find out more about removing them from your property, please get in touch with our team today.

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