Blackberry Bush Removal In Victoria, BC
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Gorse is an invasive plant widespread on Vancouver island. Mature gorse is a dense bush with sharp spines. The British Columbia ministry of forests states that “a typical gorse shrub produces about 8000 seeds annually”. Gorse seed pods burst open and eject seeds as far as 20 feet away. Gorse can establish itself quickly and will often create a carpet of individual plants that completely takes over a large area.
We remove the gorse bushes with chainsaws or other gas powered cutters, the cut material is cleaned up and hauled away. We then grind out the gorse stumps and root material with a stump grinder.
An alternative method is the use of herbicide. With this method, the gorse shrubs will be cut to ground level, the cut material is cleaned up and hauled away. Two months later the gorse will have sprouted new shoots and new foliage. This new foliage will be treated with herbicide. Following the herbicide treatment the root system will die. Our herbicide will not kill other plants and has no soil activity or run off.
Grinding out the root material and herbicide treatment are both effective options for eliminating gorse.
Ascent Yard Care has permanently removed hundreds of gorse infestations since our business was founded in 2017. We carry a license from the province of BC for landscape herbicide application.
Contact us for a free in-person quote in Victoria, BC and Jake will provide an exact work order and quote.
In the worst infestations, up to 2 follow up visits may be necessary to completely eradicate re-growth. Most gorse patches we service are completely and permanently removed in one visit.
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Cut gorse to ground level
Cut it down to ground level with a handsaw, large loppers or chainsaw. Cutting alone will not eliminate gorse as it will regrow from its roots but this is an important first step.
Small and young gorse plants can be pulled out from the roots. This is easiest when the soil is soft and wet.
Use a pickaxe or shovel to dig out the roots. Mature gorse roots can grow as deep as 3 feet downward.
Do not leave cuttings of gorse on the ground. The cuttings will take root and sprout a new plant. It is very important to take the plant to a disposal facility or bag it in a plastic bag so further spreading does not occur.
Cut the gorse to ground level. If the area is flat enough to mow this is an effective method. Gorse grows very quickly so the area will need to be mowed weekly in order for this to be effective.
Be sure to read and follow all the instructions on your herbicide label. It is best to have a licensed professional apply herbicide. Natural methods such as vinegar will not kill gorse. The only effective gorse killer is herbicide. Herbicide can be applied after the gorse is cut to ground level and new growth appears.
Cut the gorse to ground level. Cover the area in an opaque tarp or sheet of plastic. It is very important no light can pass through the covering. This will prevent the gorse from photosynthesizing and the plants and root system will eventually die after one year or more of being covered.
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