Blackberry bushes grow fast, so they require a little TLC every year to keep them in check. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to prune blackberries. If you have blackberries in your garden, ...

"Bramble" is the common name for the genus Rubus which includes raspberries, blackberries and their hybrids and cultivars. The term bramble is used to denote “thorniness” a common trait among these ...

Q. When is a good time to trim blackberry bushes? I have heard that the berries grow on old canes, so I was afraid to trim them back. B.H., Houston A. They do fruit on previous years' canes.

For all of these plants, pruning can begin if needed after we have assessed how much, if any, winter damage has occurred. That will not be until late April when plants should be growing. If you have ...