Join Eric for a session out at the Farm as he demonstrates how to fix root over rock compositions when things (e.g. root placement) go wrong!

In the first composition, the tree is missing a key root down one side of the rock.

00:00:45 After removing the composition from its container Eric considers the roots he can choose to reorient so it grips the rock completely and forms around the rock.

00:01:45 Eric finds the root he wants to move around, which will also help to keep a larger root closer to the rock.

00:02:30 Temporary Rock Removal!

00:03:02 Making space for new placement of the root.

00:03:24 The rock goes back in! and Eric ties the composition back into place to minimize gaps between tree roots and the rock.

00:05:05 What's so funny, Eric?

00:05:37 Repotting the composition.

00:06:12 Eric explains how he expects the spring candles to respond to the root work.

00:06:40 The second technique Eric uses is cutting the roots off. For this tree, no cuts are necessary and Eric will let it grow for another year.

00:07:05 Eric removes the tubing from a similar composition that had the same root reorientation technique applied to it 8-9 months ago. The roots now hug the rock.

00:07:44 A new design concern emerges and Eric goes to work reorienting a new set of roots (with some root cutting!)

00:08:50 TBH, separating those fine roots looks very similar to combing out a head full of knotted hair. 😉 Eric talks through the root work he's comfortable doing at this time of year.

00:09:40 The roots are in their new position and Eric re-wraps the composition and places it back into its container.

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