Hi Stuart, sorry for the delay. Preferably not. When the braces are on the outside face load I’d distributed to the braces reasonably evenly & then diffused to the ground. When on the inside load is taken 100% by the screws. This increases the likelihood of the joints failing as the screws pull out. That make sense?

You should find them in large hardware barns that have a good landscape department otherwise at big landscape suppliers or specialist stores that handle things like pond pumps and other equipment.

Hi Liri, you should find large hardware stores or building supply outlets either stock them or can get them in.

If it’s not a wind risk & you have stable clay soil that should be fine Sean.

They are nothing if not determined @Frankie I'll give them that. It does seem that this trick works best on younger birds.

Hey @Heather. In the world of building stuff free-standing means separate from other structures, e.g. - not attached to the wall of the house. I promise I didn't make it up... from the dictionary... "free-standing (adjective) - not attached to or supported by another structure." Cheers.

Glad it was useful! Thanks.

The real trick? Switch to battery gear. The stuff that's come out since I filmed this is way more powerful & advanced. I don't have a petrol blower anymore.

No worries!

My garden now is a lot bigger, about 1 acre, and I have one nesting. Letting him just do his thing. It's okay when you have enough room but in the case of the one in the video he was right beside the house and a main walkway to downstairs so basically... worst possible spot.

Glad you enjoyed it

No problem 😊

Hey @Vesna, sorry to hear that. Did anything happen to her? Too wet? Too dry? Extreme weather?

Weeeellll... any DIY is going to involve using materials of some sort that you've purchased. In this case it's irrigation gear, not timber & nails. I think you'll find for most people DIY simply means do-it-yourself rather than calling in trades. And the gear I used wasn't particularly expensive. All the projects I do are done on a home-owner's budget, they're not 'sponsored'.

Hi @Get. I agree 100%. If you plant running bamboo. I have seen it punch-up through asphalt in roadways 10m away from the main clump. The only type of bamboo I would ever recommend is clumping bamboo. If you watch the video in its entirety you'll find I explain the difference & it is a major. As with any plants - trees, shrubs, plams, bamboo - if you are concerned about root damage etc. then yes, you can install a root barrier.

Glad you think so! It worked for me. With feedback from viewers it seems to be most effective with the younger males.

Haha, yes, only young at that time @Gene.

Glad you enjoyed it. At that size they have enough roots and stored energy to be able to recover and establish once split off. The ones I showed were on a 'dwarf' Cavendish banana. Mature plants still get to a good 2m or more tall. 30cm/12" is the rough rule of thumb. If you have a pup that's smaller but shows solid leaf development then yes, you probably could take them when a little smaller. They may just take a little longer to revover.

Hi Susan, I generally wouldn't recommend any manure that has not been composted as it can be too 'hot' for plants with excessive, unblended nutrients etc. Also need to be careful if it from horses that field graze (same goes for any pasture grazing animal manure) as it can contain weed seeds.

Hi @Juliette, a quality netting will allow the right levels of light & air circulation. The problem may be that if the netting is closely contacting the plant & fruit it could do some physical damage or knock young fruit off. If at all possible avoid contact with the plant.

Thanks!

Hi, unfortunately, by my reading of the USDA zone map you'd be getting too cold in Zone 5. There may be some varieties which can tolerate that sort of cold but I am not familiar with them. I just did a quick bit of research for you & it seems that the cold-hardy bamboos are mostly running, not clumping varieties. Perhaps have a read of this article & see if it helps. bambubatu.com/clumping-bamboo-for-cold-climates-ornamental-options/

Oh dear, that's sound like a bit of a problem... Camellias do transplant very well but there are a few rules with transplanting... - Make sure any damaged roots are pruned, not left spilt or shattered. - Plant it loose soil & don't add composts or manures etc. - Don't over-water as they are prone to rot is they stay too moist. - Reduce the foliage canopy by pruning hard. If roots have been removed but the canopy has been left largely intact the plant will basically dehydrate as it can't replace moisture it naturally loses through its leaves. - Be patient. It can take a while for a transplant to settle in.

After flowering @Mary. That will vary with the type of camellia so just let the plant tell you.

Thank you kindly @@AdamHWoodhams

Hi Imi, you need to use waterproofing paint, often called ‘brushable membrane’ to give a proper seal. Most big hardware stores will sell it.

13mm is standard 'drip-line' but not unusual to connect it with 19mm or larger to get the volume of water needed on longer runs.

Hi Fernando, Booth of those are classed as clumping bamboos. They certainly shouldn't spread & take over as they will stay growing in that clumping form. Over many years they will form a clump a number of metres wide. If you need to keep the clump to a smaller size you can keep 'root pruning' it along the outside edges. Hope this helps!

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Hi Michael, Zone 7 is getting towards the cooler areas but there are clumpers that will grow well in those conditions. Have a look at the webpage I've linked below. The temperatures are in celsius on that page so you are looking for tolerant to up to -15˚ www.bambooland.com.au/plants/clumping-bamboo/?rf=va&va=9

They will spread but in roughly circular way. If you need to you can put a root barrier in place & it would need to go down at least 45cm/18". I generally don't recommend planting anything above pipes or conduits of any sort. Bamboo is however lower risk as it tends to be largely surface rooting. It would be very, very unlikely for the roots to go down 24" but... you can never tell.

Thanks Nikita, I do feel for you & wish you'd found my video first...

@@AdamHWoodhams still helping after 6 years!

Just use a rake and broom.