I planted blackberries plants last spring my dad gave me. I noticed there are a few vines that have rooted. When can I cut them away from the main plant?
They are most likely suckers from the root stock and will have inferior fruit. Generally, you would just cut them off so the plant can focus its energy on fruiting rather than this sucker growth. You can, however, remove the suckers (with roots attached) and replant elsewhere if you want to try producing additional blackberry plants - though again, the fruit may not be as good from these growths. This article will explain more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-sucker-removal-and-tree-sucker-control.htm This article will help with propagation: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/propagating-blackberries-cuttings.htm
I want to plant a couple of blackberry bushes in my backyard near my wooden privacy fence, and within 15 feet of a couple walnut trees. Is this going to be a problem? They will be in full sun at least 75% of the day, early morning to probably 4:00 pm when the walnut trees will start shading them. Do I need to purchase 2 different types to cross pollinate? Thank you.
This should be fine, provided the walnuts are not black walnut trees, which are allelopathic. You do not need another type for pollination.
Can blackberries be grown from a cutting or do I have to dig up existing plant? Or only from new plants?
Yes. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/propagating-blackberries-cuttings.htm
Two years ago I planted some blackberry plants by my strawberry plants. My blackberry plants have not fruited yet. Someone told me that is because you can't plant strawberries and blackberries next to each other. I have not been able to find any information showing that they can't be planted near one another. Therefore, I am asking for help. Can these two types of berries be planted near one another? If they can be, how long does it take for blackberry plants to start producing fruit? If not, how far apart do they need to be?
These two plants should not be grown together, as they are prone to the same pests and diseases. Here are some articles on growing blackberries which you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/growing-blackberry-bushes.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberries-not-fruiting.htm
Will planting blackberry and raspberry bushes next to each other cause them to die? How about within 3 feet of each other?
You can plant them within the same area as long as they are all domesticated varieties and certified virus free. Do not plant wild varieties of any kind of berry near domesticated ones as the wild varieties may carry diseases. Wild blackberries can carry fungus and viruses that can make your raspberries sterile (more information here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blackberries/blackberries-not-fruiting.htm).
Two to three weeks ago we planted healthy blackberry plants dug up from our friend's prolific, established patch. The tiny sprouts of leaves on the stalks have dried up and show no signs of life. I am wondering if this is normal and eventually will we see them start to grow or did we do something wrong that they all died?
It probably succumbed to shock. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm
I had some small larvae/worms inside some berries. How can I keep that from happening this year? My plants are profusely blooming now. Is there a treatment?
Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) is effective against almost all caterpillars/worms. Neem oil is effective against almost all the rest of the pests it could be. I would try the Bt first.