As winter approaches, gardeners in Oregon know that the first frost is on its way. With gardens winding down and trees shedding leaves, it’s a great time to tackle one of Oregon’s most stubborn native plants: blackberries! This hardy, invasive species is challenging to remove but with the right timing and products, like Crossbow herbicide, you can effectively reduce blackberry overgrowth.

Many people that attempt to get rid of blackberries during the spring or even summer months have
seen that it can be tricky and sometimes fail if not timed properly. The University of Florida states that “proper application and delayed mowing will not 100% guarantee blackberry control, but it will greatly improve your odds for success.” Mowing down blackberries can seem like an ideal choice before
spraying but most likely leads to little of the herbicide going into the rootstock and instead causing
burning to the foliage only to have re-sprouting blackberries within a few months.

Crossbow is specially formulated to combat tough, thorny plants like blackberries. With triclopyr as a key ingredient, it targets the root system to control blackberry plants effectively. Here at Burns Feed Store, we carry Crossbow in quarts, gallons, and 2.5-gallon containers, so you can choose the right amount for any size of blackberry invasion before the first frost hits.

Whether you’re planning to take on blackberries with Crossbow herbicide or prefer the hands-on method with loppers, gloves, and a shovel, Burns Feed Store has everything you need to take control of blackberry growth this season. Stop by and let our team help you get the right products and advice to get started!