What to cut and what to keep in your berry garden

OpinionOpinion byKem OrmondFeatures writer·The Country·22 Aug, 2026 05:15 PM4 mins to readKem Ormond is a features writer for The Country as well as Coast & Country, covering all aspects of rural life.‌Blackberries are naturally thorny, so thornless varieties make pruning much easier. Photo / Phil ThomsenPruning, whether a fruit tree, berry canes or a shrub, seems to be the one job most gardeners dislike.

The reason being a lot of gardeners are not confident about what to cut and keep so it will crop well in the coming season, as well as maintaining the shape