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I've been enjoying this ITV series.

Recently, presenter AT made some throwaway remark about "cleaning
(foliage off) the lower stems of his bamboo".

I've never done that to mine (or heard of it before) but it would
certainly show off the stems and high foliage to advantage.

??? Any experience or tips?

Janet.


I do this to all mine just use secateurs to take off every thing below a
certain height, means you can have evergreen height and still look through
to what ever is beyond or just enjoy the stems (culms)

that's just what I want

this is one of mine in the background taken last year in Feb
https://www.flickr.com/photos/892196...57632878590689

Thanks Charlie.. nice jungle :-) what's that nice chunky yellow stem
one? Mine is yellow but much skinnier culms

Is it okay to do the whole trim
at once, and in winter? Or should I stagger it?

Janet