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thinning bamboo
Hi all
I have a big bamboo that i want to thin heavily Can I just use a secatuers at the base? I dont fancy dividing the clumps! What time of year is best? I want it as a feature plant showing off its stems but its like a bush now Many thanks Niall --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.518 / Virus Database: 316 - Release Date: 11/09/2003 |
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Niall Smyth wrote:
Hi all I have a big bamboo that i want to thin heavily Can I just use a secatuers at the base? yes. pk |
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In article , "Niall Smyth" writes: | | I have a big bamboo that i want to thin heavily | | Can I just use a secatuers at the base? | I dont fancy dividing the clumps! Yup. | What time of year is best? Whenever. It doesn't matter. | I want it as a feature plant showing off its stems | but its like a bush now Remember that its individual stems are short-lived, so you need to remove the oldest ones and leave some of the youngest ones. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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Hi Guys
Thanks for the quick response BTW Could I seperate a clump and put in a container (just 4-5 stems) Thanks Niall "Nick Maclaren" wrote in message ... In article , "Niall Smyth" writes: | | I have a big bamboo that i want to thin heavily | | Can I just use a secatuers at the base? | I dont fancy dividing the clumps! Yup. | What time of year is best? Whenever. It doesn't matter. | I want it as a feature plant showing off its stems | but its like a bush now Remember that its individual stems are short-lived, so you need to remove the oldest ones and leave some of the youngest ones. Regards, Nick Maclaren. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.518 / Virus Database: 316 - Release Date: 11/09/2003 |
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On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 12:17:56 +0100, "Niall Smyth"
wrote: BTW Could I seperate a clump and put in a container (just 4-5 stems) You can do that if you cut through the clump and ensure you have at least one complete stem. Could you not take off several small clumps and give them away or sell them? You would have a very messy looking clump if you just cut it down with secateurs. Pam in Bristol |
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Pam Moore wrote:
On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 12:17:56 +0100, "Niall Smyth" wrote: You would have a very messy looking clump if you just cut it down with secateurs. Cut as close to ground level and there is no problem - it's the technicue used in Japan to get the right size/distibution/spacing of canes. After all is is generally the central cane you want to remove not the new outer ones! pk |
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Niall Once you have split it would you consider giving some of the
clump away? I would be very greatful BTW Could I seperate a clump and put in a container (just 4-5 stems) Niall |
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