Lyle We all know that bamboo is well known for its incredible growth rate. In fact, it grows so fast that it may overtake an area, become overcrowded, and block out light. The logical solution is to trim it to the desired size. But, we often worry that cutting bamboo might cause it to spread. Does … Read more
Bamboo is a gorgeous material for outdoor furniture, products, and fencing, but the outdoors can be harsh, and bamboo needs protection from the elements! With proper protection, your bamboo products could last many seasons. You can seal bamboo for outdoor use with bamboo sealer, exterior wood sealers, oil-based exterior varnish, marine varnish, spar urethane, outdoor … Read more
Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant globally and is known for its strength and resilience, but why is bamboo so strong? The foundation of bamboo’s high strength-to-weight ratio can be attributed to the unique properties stemming from the natural structure of its fibers. Bamboo consists of an epidermis, vascular bundles, and parenchyma cells, all embedded by … Read more
Bamboo, with its origins in the Far East and Asia, and over 1,700 varieties, is one of the world’s most popular plants, for good reason – it’s amazingly versatile, being used in everything from construction to cooking, and it’s beautiful. It’s also fast-growing and hardy, which leads to the question when the plant is cut … Read more
Bamboo has been called the ultimate super-plant. It grows in all climates, is the fastest-growing plant on earth, and is incredibly versatile with uses ranging from construction, furniture manufacture, and papermaking to biofuel, charcoal, and food. Requiring almost no maintenance, it is an economic lifeline for many farming communities. In our gardens, can it be … Read more