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Bramble covered old, dry stone wall

EnkayEnkay Posts: 17
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i have a long, low, bramble covered stone wall which is the remains of an old barn but is in a perfect position to act as a barrier between two areas of the garden. I would like to get rid of the brambles??? And plant with floral cascades like aubrietia. Will this work? How do I kill the brambles?

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  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995

    Are you opposed to using weedkiller?

    Utah, USA.
  • DogbertDogbert Posts: 1
    I got rid of most of the brambles at my work, i dug up as much roots as possible, there are a few coming back that are getting tackled next week. My boss doesn't like me using weed killer as there are lots of plants to protect
  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053

    Spray the brambles with weedkiller after chopping them back to about a foot, 18 inches. Once they are completely dead try and dig out. If impossible cut back as close to the wall as possible. Replant with whatever but keep an eye on the old bramble roots and respray carefully if necessary.

    'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
  • EnkayEnkay Posts: 17

    Brilliant. I'm a pragmatist so will use whatever works. Thanks everyone. 

  • EnkayEnkay Posts: 17

    I had a rats nest in my compost heap...think it was the heat they liked. I whacked em all with a spade. Not nice but nicer than rats. 

  • EnkayEnkay Posts: 17

    Whoops. I will get the hang of this...that last belonged somewhere else. image

  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995

    Don't cut them back prior to spraying.. something like Roundup works best if you apply it to all the foliage so it can draw it down into the roots and kill off the entire plant.  

    Utah, USA.
  • EnkayEnkay Posts: 17

    Thanks folks. I appreciate your help. 

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