Brambles

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  1. Sheal

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    I know glyphosate will tackle just about anything, but will it have the desired effect on brambles please. :)
     
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    I think glyphosate is the only thing that has any effect on brambles isn't it?

    I think you're meant to cut it back a bit first though, so that there's plenty of fresh growth exposed for the Roundup to work on.
     
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    I've been cutting them back for the last eight years Clueless! :heehee: They keep coming through my fence that stands on a bank. On the other side is a sort of no-mans-land that nobody looks after, so they've got to go!

    I noticed they sell a Bramble killer in B & Q but I suspect it's glyphosate based anyway and costs more. :)
     
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    SBK used to be the chemical of choice for Brambles
     
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      I use SBK Brushwood killer which does work, however in the absence of a nucelar attack (and I'm not sure even that would do it) I think the only sure fire way to totally rid yourself of brambles is .. to move!
       
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        Even if you move, it only takes one Blackbird to poo in your garden:yikes:
         
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          Move! I don't think so Fidgetsmum, I'm presently living in house number eight and don't want to move again just yet. :heehee:
           
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