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As a gardener, a few bugs bring a sense of dread, and in this case, finding ants on your bamboo is rather unsettling. While many are “benign,” ants are usually a foreboding sign (particularly if you’re also the homeowner). But are ants bad for bamboo? Or does this amazing plant take the small pests in … Read more
Bamboo’s beneficial attributes are (practically) endless. From food and fiber to their ornamental value, these popular plants are common in many homes. However, many prospective bamboo owners don’t realize that they spread like wildfire, which poses a significant problem. So, to help new cultivators, we’ll explore how to stop bamboo from spreading. There are several … Read more
Bamboo plants are a wonderful boon to the world. They produce useful wood, fibers for textiles, and biocomposites, and they are even animal and human food resources. Many people plant bamboo in their gardens for aesthetics, but does bamboo also produce oxygen? Like other green plants, bamboo produces oxygen from water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight … Read more
Unfortunately, you can’t move a step without tripping over a plastic item (or the subsequent backlash against it). Plastic is an integral part of life; from our clothes and cars to the device you’re reading this on, there is a trend away from it, and bamboo is one of the products frequently used as a … Read more
There is a global trend away from synthetic products, and the textile/fabric industry is no different. While synthetic fibers are generally cheaper, natural fibers often have more desirable properties. Microfibers are some of the most popular synthetic fabrics available, but how do they compare to the wonder product that is bamboo? Pitted against one another, … Read more
If you were asked if you preferred quality cutting boards, you’d be quick to answer “yes.” However, if asked whether a bamboo or wood cutting board was better, you will likely struggle to answer. If you’re in the market for a new “chop block” and are weighing up the virtues of each, we’re here to … Read more
If you enjoy woodwork, you’ve probably debated “bamboo vs. hardwood” many times. Whether installing new floors or countertops, constructing a frame for a building, or making furniture, the chances are significant that you’ve elected to use wood as part of the project, but which wood would you choose? “Bamboo” is a collective term for any … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “What does bamboo symbolize?” Bamboo’s popularity is not a new trend, as humans have used this versatile natural resource for thousands of years. A plant so well-ingrained and important to multiple cultures globally is bound to take on greater meaning, but what and to whom? Bamboo’s symbolism varies between cultures; however, … Read more