Discover the essentials of bamboo cultivation and gardening. Learn expert tips on growing bamboo successfully, selecting species, proper planting techniques, and ongoing bamboo care for a thriving, sustainable grove as part of a natural landscape.
When you think of bamboo, it usually conjures images of warm, tropical forests in the monsoon season, but they’re significantly more widespread than equatorial regions. If you live in a colder area and want these plants in the garden, you’ve probably wondered, “Can bamboo grow in cold climates?” Most bamboo is naturally distributed in tropical, … Read more
While most people plant bamboo in their yards for ornamental and decorative purposes, the side-effect of their aesthetic appeal is that they spread quickly and (often) unrelentingly. There are several control methods, but sometimes the simple solution is best. Gasoline is occasionally used for its weed-controlling properties, but does gasoline kill bamboo? Although gasoline kills … Read more
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
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
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, 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