One of the more satisfying aspects of land clearing work is how often the result surprises people. A property that looked like nothing but impenetrable blackberry thicket and scrub brush turns out to have good, usable land underneath — flat ground, decent soil, or views that were completely hidden. If you have a portion of...
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Himalayan Blackberries on Vancouver Island: Why Cutting Them Back Isn’t Enough
If you’ve spent a weekend hacking back blackberries only to watch them return thicker than ever by the following summer, you’ve experienced firsthand why Himalayan blackberries are considered one of BC’s most invasive and persistent plants. Understanding why they keep coming back is the first step to actually getting rid of them. The Biology of...