How are they against blackberry bushes?
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They did a good job for me on oak, pine, and wild cherry brush up to about 1 1/2". On the large brush and hard woods do not rush the cut or the blade will get hot and dull the teeth more easily.
855433
The 9 inch blade work well for all brush and large weeds, small trees also.
855434
They did fine for me vs blackberries, I was even using them to take out volunteer fruit trees up to about 1.5" diameter.
855435
They cut extremely well and do not become dull as soon as other blades. Like other blades, you must keep them out of the dirt.
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Hello Kevin,They do pretty good when cutting the bushes near the base (ground), as the stem being cut does not jump around. The blade does not do so well when cutting areas of the bush that's away from the base, as the branches jump around the blade. For cutting back branches away from the base, a hedge trimmer may do a better job. But for trimming tall grasses, the blade is much much better than a string.
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Blackberry "vines" or blackberry bushes? -- Either way, I would use heavy chicken wire or wood or something else more substantial than this net product. Blackberry puts out a heavy branch that is going to put weight on any type of trellis. This netting product provides a support system for light-weight vines, but would probably deform and fail under the weight of blackberries. I'm using it as a temporary trellis to start a Wysteria plant, but I expect that I will have to replace it with wood after the 1st year, because Wysteria grows rapidly and gains weight as it ages.
494699
Mine are in pots on a deck. 2 years on doing fine. I left one as a trailing plant and one climbing a trellis. No berries yet but are still beautiful.
54930
I would say it is pretty durable. I wouldn't wade through thorn bushes, but I think for everyday activities it does nicely.
1513180
I have planted these in VA. I started them indoors and then moved them out after acclimatizing them. All of the seeds I planted have sprouted. I have them where they receive full morning and early afternoon sun. They get a little wilted by mid afternoon if it is very hot but recover by evening. They seem to be pretty hardy--my dog trampled two of them but they recovered quickly. They have been in the ground for about 2 weeks now and they all are really beginning to take off. I show multiple small fruit on all but they are very small yet. I am thinking they will do well.
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I use a 3 foot wide black berry bed composed of mainly compost...good drainage, and a 3 foot wide blueberry bed composed partly of compost and partly of peat moss, also very good drainage. A single run works perfectly for these beds. I suppose it will depend on what you have planed, how you mulch, and what your environment is like. But in general it should work. Worst case you let it run longer to get better soil saturation. I do snake my single run in and out of the plants. Street side on one plant and yard side on the next back and forth.
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Yes, on the container it mentions that it will kill blackberry bushes. I recommend that you make sure the solution is placed at the root. I hope this answers your question Shirley.
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I used it to cover thornless blackberries and it worked just fine. But, it wasn't very easy to remove afterward because the blackberry vines became substantially entangled. It wasn't impossible to remove, but I did need to use care and it took patience and time. Doubtful that grape vines will grow as rapidly as my blackberry vines though.
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Late fall and early spring seem to work best for my needs. We constantly battle blackberry bushes that grow on state owned land next to our property and it's incredibly invasive. Crossbox does get the job done, but repeat applications are necessary for best results. Just make sure it's not windy and the weather is dry for at least 24 hrs or so when applying.
1999977
I used miracle grow potting mix with berry fertilizer. I grew mine in deck rail planters.. Worked great.. watering them every other day and keeping them happy.. I got huge berries.
1905054
I have no bushes in the garden. Sorry but I think every obsticle in the way of a device doesnt do good. Ilze
688942
I live in Fayetteville NC, zone 8. I received them in Nov(?) and immediately planted them in my greenhouse. They are already producing berries. I would think that they would do OK in your zone, they may need a little light shade in the summer.
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I would say they are probably OK. I have 103 rose bushes, and depending on the variety, it is usually pretty easy to avoid the bigger thorns. They will protect against smaller thorns. They run small, though, so order a larger size.
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As far as I know, all blackberries and dewberries are perennials. One variety in Oregon is so prolific and large that it is considered a weed. This variety you are interested in was developed by the University of Arkansas. I do not know if it is hardy in your area. It is patented so propagation without a license (and a fee to UA) is prohibited until the patent runs out. They may spread some underground, but most often new plants are started when a tip makes contact with the soil for several months. I know Triple Crown is grown in a variety of climates and might be more suitable for your situation. The plants I purchased from this seller were very young and very small. Both plants failed to survive in my garden.
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Sorry, I don't have any way of measuring them. Blueberry seeds will go through the smallest, but not blackberry or strawberry. The largest is a slot which I think is 1/8th by 1/4. A small finishing nail will go through the medium, but not the small. I really can't help you.
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They will hold. Holes are not big enough for cranberries to fall through. It works great!
1492373
Nope! Doesn't hurt them and doesn't deter them. We still have bees buzzing around our flowers - right under the product hanging on our porch. Both our fruit trees got pollinated and produced fruit.