Pond Boss Forums AQUATIC VEGETATION Controlling unwanted plants Brambles / thorns

If the wind/temp/ambient conditions allow, I would do a controlled burn in the Spring on the perimeter of the pond as things are greening up and there is still dead grass to act as fuel. That should whack the brambles back.

Controlled burns are commonly used in warm season grass fields to control unwanted weeds, saplings and underbrush from growing. They are typically done every couple of years.

For an inexpensive trial, buy a quart of Tordon RTU. Cut each bramble stalk as low to the ground as you can, then immediately paint the cut end with Tordon using a small paintbrush and Tordon RTU in a small can.