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In this scenario because the bamboo is on a boundary line I used the sheet as a root barrier to prevent the bamboo from spreading. 👍

Hello, that's fine everyone has an opinion. On thicker overgrown hedges like this I like to cut to buds to reduce die back so each cut will be higher and lower, then when it re grows go back over on the fresh growth to get it level 👍

@ Straight is straight, it’s not an opinion.

Hey thanks for the comment really nice to hear, that's exactly why I make these videos to get people learning skills and doing it themselves so well done happy pruning 👍

Hey Samuel, a saw is a good option as well, a lot of people like to use a reciprocating saw depending on soil type (if very rocky or not). I just like to show a more traditional method that is accessible to everyone 👍

Hello, that's really great to hear thanks for the comment glad I could help you in such a way. Always good to use what you already have 👍

Hello, thanks for the comment, you are very welcome I'm really happy this video helped you get back into the apple pruning mind set. Good luck with the prune 👍

You are very welcome, that's great to hear that the video helped you thanks for the comment 👍

Thanks very much glad it came across well. In this video I am using Felco number 2 👍

Hey Sami thank you very much really glad this helped you. I wouldn't say a professional is always needed there is a great learning opportunity available when tackling any project on your own 👍

Thanks for the comment, it certainly is laurel propagates well always worth using healthy shorter shoots and cut the leaves down in size 👍

Thanks for the comment that's really nice feedback to hear. I try to get as much information in my videos as possible so that my teachings are clear, I appreciate you noticing. Hope you find my other videos helpful it's great to have you part of this channel. If you have any pruning questions let me know happy to help 👍

Hello, during the winter you can take hardwood apple cuttings 👍

Thanks for the comment that's nice to hear glad it helped you. Ok I will take that on board for future videos 👍

You are most welcome thanks for the comment 👍

Thanks Carol glad this helped you. I have another laurel pruning video on my channel which you may find interesting 👍

Excellent video has usual. ❤

Great to hear thanks for commenting. Absolutely these skills are transferable to smaller and in your case larger trees. 👍

Hello, thanks for subscribing that's wonderful to hear I am happy with how it is developing I will certainly be keeping you updated on its progress. That sounds a good idea it certainly is a great plant that gets a bit of a bad reputation for taking over gardens but if you get the right variety and look after it then it is a joy to have 👍

Thank you so glad, all the best with your pruning 👍

Hello, thanks for commenting. Ok I would get a thin rake in there first even just using the handle if the bamboo canes are dense to clear the leaves or leaf blower so if there is anything living there they will move on (depending on climate if they are hibernating for the winter then wait until spring). You do want to be careful as using a weeding tool may damage new healthy bamboo shoots I personally would do the weeding by hand but clear the leaves so there are no nasty surprises. 👍

That's a good question it's entirely up to you but my thoughts would be, overbearing the tree with too much fruit puts stress on the tree (which is never good long term) and you may end up with a poorer quality fruit or smaller size. I would look at it similar to how you would look after your chickens in your garden in comparison to commercial egg suppliers you may get more eggs commercially but the chickens won't last as long. 👍

@@gardenerstale Many thanks for your response. I understand your point.

Thanks so much for your comment really glad this helped you 👍

Hello thanks for the comment really glad you found it helpful. Certainly so it is very dependent on the tree how healthy it is and how much growth it puts on every year. I wouldn't restrict yourself to a percentage look at the tree and see where it is still putting on growth lower down to determine what height to cut it to. By cutting it lower it will encourage new growth to emerge lower down as well. At some point in the future I will be creating separate videos on how to prune apple trees that people send in their pictures and videos and I discuss them, so you are welcome to send me a picture of it on Instagram and I can see where is best to cut to. 👍

Thank you glad you enjoyed it. I either re plant in other areas of the garden if there are gaps or cut them up small chunks to compost/ dry out and burn to then put back on the garden as a fertiliser. That's sounds like a nice plan it certainly will help with noise and air pollution, do make sure it's not going to encroach onto the freeway long term. I have other videos on bamboo that you may find helpful as well if you need any more information 👍

Hello, that's so great to hear thank you so much for your comment it means a lot. I certainly will keep producing informative content on all things gardening and sharing my knowledge and experience with everyone 🌳👍

Absolutely agree it's certainly a topic that isn't talked about enough or understood properly. Thanks so much I'm really glad this resource helped and you will re visit this nearer summer pruning time all the best 👍

You are very welcome thanks for your kind words. Sounds like a good winter prune and a summer follow up will really help your trees. Thanks for following the channel 👍

Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

Glad you found this helpful. Absolutely had to keep that bit in 😅👍

Hello Paul, thanks for commenting. I certainly would recommend a good ladder as well. Do check out my other video on "How to reduce the height of your laurel hedge" as you may find this video helpful as well. All the best for the hedge reduction 👍

Cheers Ken that's much appreciated, have a great new year. Looking to creating more videos next year 👍

Thanks Eddie your kind words are appreciated 👍

Hello, this is a common cherry laurel Prunus Laurocerasus. 👍

Thank you so much for the comment Guy it's appreciated. If you are interested I have other apple pruning videos with further knowledge so do check those out 👍

Thanks Sandra 👍

Hey Denise I am in the south of the UK so would be zone 8 I would say 👍

Hello, thank you glad you enjoyed it the bamboo plant is Phyllostachys Aureocaulis, it adds a really nice colour to the garden 👍

You are very welcome, really glad you found this helpful 👍

That's really great to hear thanks for taking the time to leave a comment it means a lot 👍

My pleasure thanks for leaving a comment 👍

Hello there, it does depend on why it has become sparse. Sometimes it needs a good feed (such as a mulch) and a water to give it the nutrients to put on more growth ( I would recommend lightly digging the soil before doing this if the soil is compacted). Another option would be to cut the branches back harder to the woodier structure of the tree to stimulate growth to help it fill in. Other more in depth variables that can affect this could be the climate so things like how much rain, sunlight and wind the tree gets which you can modify by creating wind breaks, shade screens, irrigation etc. Hope this helps 👍

Only the sides

Hello, yes they are only on the sides of this one to prevent it becoming too root bound. If you have a more invasive variety then you can completely encapsulate the roots by putting a barrier at the bottom just remember it needs to allow water through it and you may need to feed the bamboo as the roots won't be able to grow far to search for nutrients. 👍

Hey Carol, it's very dependent upon your tree size how it's grown etc, but the idea is to leave enough branches above the crown of the tree to form structure and grow foliage to sustain the tree and grow fruit. On a large mature tree you can quite happily take off a couple meters of growth without any worry, whereas a smaller less prolific growing tree may only allow you to take off half a meter. Hope this helps 👍

@@gardenerstale Thank you so much for your advice. I’m new to fruit tree pruning but very keen to get it right. Do you ever do any work in the Northwest of England by any chance? 😊

Hello, I would recommend pruning them when they become "leggy" when the tops or sides are thin and spindly. You want to only take a small amount off just clipping them. Then by pruning them back a small amount each year even though they are not tall it will help thicken them up and when it does become your desired end height it will be a thick bushy structurally sound hedge. Hope this helps 👍