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Renowned for its speedy growth, DIY versatility, and aesthetically pleasing nature, bamboo is popular in many homes across the US and globally. Bamboo grows exceptionally well in many environments; however, most plants require sufficient sunlight to truly “shine.” So, is bamboo a cut above the rest? Can bamboo grow in the shade? While not all … Read more
Bamboo is a plant that uplifts any space and provides a homely feeling in any room or garden. Few plants can invoke tranquility like bamboo, but it also has the opposite effect if its leaves are yellow. Identifying why the leaves are turning yellow is essential so that you can address the plants’ health issues … Read more
Versatile, eco-friendly, and standing tall, bamboo has many outdoor aesthetic uses, including its nifty use as a privacy screen. Let’s face it: Privacy screens are particularly helpful for creating a natural wall between your property, your nosy neighbor, and the outside world. It blocks unwanted views while increasing fencing appeal and reducing noise. Given that … Read more
Bamboo, with its eco-friendly qualities and versatile applications, is a popular choice that we go for as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials. From furniture and flooring to utensils and textiles, the uses of bamboo are endless. However, one challenge that we often encounter is how to keep bamboo from molding. Inspect all your bamboo … Read more
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