Plant container-grown bamboos any time of year. The more crowded a bamboo is in the container, the faster it will grow when planted out. Do not cut or spread the rootball; this may kill some canes.

Bamboos need to be managed and planted with caution, but can make incredibly valuable additions to our gardens - Alamy I have distinct memories of my college tutor many years ago (more than I care to ...

It's been called the fastest-growing woody plant on the planet. One species has been clocked racing skyward as much as 4 feet a day. When a bamboo culm, or shoot, pops through the soil, it will soar ...

Whether you want to grow it, control it or eradicate it, you need to first know about the structure of bamboo both above ground and below ground. Above ground, the main section of stem that you see is ...

If there is an expert on runaway bamboo, it has to be Dorothy Geyer, a natural resource specialist with the Colonial National Historical Park in Yorktown and Jamestown. Geyer spends a great deal of ...

Bamboo holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest-growing plant, and some species can shoot up to nearly 3 feet in just one day. Its rapid growth rate makes it a favorite for quick privacy fences ...

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Bamboo, with its towering, slender stems and rapid growth, is becoming a favourite amongst gardeners. This stunning plant offers excellent coverage and its height makes it a brilliant alternative to ...