There is a definite charm to the different bamboo plant varieties available and each of them come with their own care requirements. Without proper care, bamboo can quickly become yellow, faded, and die off. I discovered within weeks of buying the first bamboo plant that I needed to take good care of it to prevent …
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Have you ever tried to grow bamboo as a houseplant? Do you know hydroponically growing bamboo is possible? Imagine the attraction of the clean, upright stalks of your bamboo plant standing regally in a clear container, visible from root to crown. Can you grow bamboo hydroponically? In principle, bamboo can be grown hydroponically, as …
A very prolific plant, bamboo can outgrow the area where it lives very quickly. However, since it tends to run, this can be problematic, and transplanting bamboo becomes necessary. Here we will address transplanting bamboo into your garden. When you transplant and where you plant your bamboo, it will help you be successful in your …
Bamboo has many practical uses when added to landscaping. For example, in your landscape, it can be used as a windbreak, privacy barrier, and as a measure to control erosion. The above are bamboos‘ finer qualities, but they have a bad side. If left unattended, bamboo can go wild and take over your yard, your …
Bamboo is a type of ornamental plant that you care for like you would your lawn. Regular pruning and trimming are essential for healthy and hardy bamboo so it doesn’t take over your yard and landscape. There are nearly 1,000 different species of this decorative foliage, so make sure to prune routinely to encourage new growth …
How to Repot Bamboo? Bamboo is known for its beauty and exoticism, but did you also know that it is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world? The University of Maryland describes bamboo as a plant demonstrating vigorous growth. No wonder multiple running bamboo species are seen as an invasive plant in the US. …
I love cultivating my own lush bamboo plants, and it is easier than you may think. There is something magical about watching the dark earth break as fresh green shoots rise from below to tower as tall bamboo stalks that can reach as much as 90 feet in some varieties. People often ask me how …