Splitting Bamboo

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    I have a dwarf bamboo rufa about 6 years old . I presume its OK to split it now ? The clump is as hard as hell . So I am using my SDS drill with a chisel in it to cut a section off !
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      Good morning @HarryS my friend yes its when I do mine,I usually soak the the base thoroughly ,wait half an hour and then use my spade;):smile:
       
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        Thanks WOO , I am going to give it a good soak first . Had a little go with a spade earlier this week , and could not make an impression on it !
         
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          I use a handsaw (kept for the purpose) for such plants. It has the advantage of not unduly damaging main rootball. :)
           
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