Our machine needs a minimum of a 5 foot gate opening in fences and adequate access to access the working area. It is helpful to move any obstacles such as furniture, lawnmowers, gardening equipment, tools etc or other obstructions out of the way before we arrive to allow for the job to proceed in a timely manner.
Graystone Tractor Services is well experienced in permanent removal of blackberries and other stubborn brush common to the Pacific Northwest. Blackberry clearing and
brush removal is usually a preferred method of controlling native growth in a lot of areas of your yard, unlike brush mowing, which simply trims the brush
back to temporarily slow its growth and spread.
Our permanent brush clearing and removal services will remove the brush by the roots, usually by pulling out the roots or digging them out in some cases.
With our equipment, Blackberries, salmonberry, miscellaneous sticker bushes, salal etc. can all be removed quickly and easily, usually within a matter of hours.
Himalayan Blackberries, which is considered an invasive species in Washington State is by far our most common brush to be removed. This Blackberry species is
often spread to new areas by birds and other wildlife where it quickly takes root and establishes itself and often can double or triple its density annually into
large, prickly thickets. Our blackberry services will help to permanently remove this from your yard.
Once the unwanted brush is removed, the area is reverted to bare dirt, where it can be easily re purposed for new grass areas, garden, outbuildings etc.
Generally, the vegetation is uprooted and piled for burning. Alternatively, it can be ground up using our brush mower, hauled away by a third party or
relocated to another area of your property to decompose naturally.
Please reach out to us to talk about your brush removal or land clearing project. We can be contacted via phone, text message
at (360) 542-6460 or email at graystonesolutionsllc@gmail.com.
We offer Washington State brush removal, blackberry removal and land clearing services in Arlington, Stanwood, Camano Island, Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, Conway, Darrington,
Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Everett, Snohomish, Monroe, Mount Vernon, Burlington,Bellingham, Ferndale and areas in-between in Island County,
Skagit County and Snohomish County.
Frequently asked questions:
We will clear the area as thoroughly as possible, pulling/digging up the vegetation by the roots, leaving bare dirt behind. However small broken pieces of the roots of some native species including the invasive Himalayan Blackberry as well as Salmonberry can remain in the ground for up to 2 years and will periodically try to sprout and re-establish.
In such cases, after clearing off vegetation, it will usually be necessary to spot treat deeply buried roots that occasionally emerge with a brush killer product, such as Round Up Brush Killer.
If you are concerned about using herbicide on your property, a highly effective method is to cut a piece of the regrowth cane and dab a small amount of brush killer on the open portion using a dauber bottle, which can be purchased on Amazon. This will kill the cane down to the root without over spray on your property.
1. Piled & burnt- Removed brush is uprooted, piled up for burning at your convenience. (10x10 burn permit required to burn)
2. Relocate & decompose- Removed brush is uprooted and relocated to another portion of your property to decompose naturally
3. Mow & clear- Brush is mowed first with brush mower, then the roots are dug up [Extra time required to mow]
4. Cleared & hauled away - Brush is uprooted, loaded onto truck and hauled away [Extra expense for labor, hauling and disposal]. If desired, we can arrange for a third party to haul the vegetation away.
In most cases, permanent brush removal is usually the preferred method as it clears away the brush by the roots, which results in minimal re-growth. In certain cases however, it may be advantageous to mow the brush, such as in large fields where you simply want to control overgrowth or on sloped areas where the roots from the vegetation may offer erosion control.
Yes. In most cases brush can be safely removed over septic tanks and drain (leech) fields. Our equipment is lightweight and we have a technique for carefully pulling up most vegetation by the roots. We recommend keeping septic fields free of invasive vegetation as the root systems can damage the field over time.
Contact Us
We can be contacted via phone, text message or email. For fastest response, please send us a text message to (360) 542-6460.
You can also fill out our Free quote request form which will allow us to quickly assess your needs.
Graystone Tractor Services
322 Dodge Road,
Camano Island, WA 98282
Phone/Text: (360) 542-6460
Email: graystonesolutionsllc@gmail.com
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
WA Contractor #: GRAYSTS768N60
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