Jan 22, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
The more you read and learn about bamboo, the harder it gets to choose your favorite species. With more than 1,500 varieties to consider, the selection can be truly daunting. But certain types of bamboo really stand out. Bambusa textilis is one of the most popular...
Jan 17, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
So you’d like to plant some bamboo in your garden. It’s fast-growing, with an exotic flair, and it can add a great deal of ornamental elegance to your ordinary greenery. But there are two things you might be worried about. First, you get snow in the...
Jan 15, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species
A fast-growing clumper with well-defined culms, Buddha Belly stands out as one of the most popular varieties of ornamental bamboo. While its irregular shape makes it less than ideal for poles and other uses, Buddha Belly Bamboo looks gorgeous in any garden. There are...
Jan 11, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening
The world of bamboo is rich and diverse. With about 1,500 varieties to keep track of, it’s easy to get lost. Some bamboos stretch over 100 feet high, taller than most trees. Other dwarf species only grow up to a few inches. But with the general similarities...
Jan 8, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
If you’re relatively new to bamboo, you might be looking for a popular variety that’s easy to recognize and quick to grow. Perhaps someone recommended growing Golden Bamboo. Or maybe you came across it in a magazine and thought it would look great in your...
