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Best tips for bamboo containment: Stop the spread
There's an old saying among seasoned bamboo growers. "The first year it sleeps, the second year it creeps, and the third year it leaps." Those wanting a quick spreading privacy hedge or grove in their backyard might be disappointed with their new stand of bamboo after...
Best architecture schools for bamboo and sustainability
Environmental forces are bringing about a transformation in the construction industry, demanding more ecological practices and materials. The old school is sure to resist these changes, but those who embrace the green tide will find themselves at the forefront of a...
The Beauty of Daisy House Bamboo Towels for 2022
At Bambu Batu, we started selling bamboo towels long before most people even knew what a bamboo towel was. And since 2006, we've tried and tested at least 10 or 20 brands of towels made with some percentage of bamboo. But then we finally discovered Daisy House bamboo...
Adopt-A-Bamboo: Collaborative cultivation in Colombia
So you've heard about the amazing benefits of bamboo. It can capture great quantities of CO2 from the atmosphere and replace it with vital oxygen. It can restore tropical forests, bolster topsoil, and prevent erosion. Bamboo can even help to purify contaminated water...
Top 8 Best Bamboo Towels for 2022
When we started selling bamboo towels more than a decade ago, there weren't many brands to choose from. Back then, in 2006, BAMBU BATU was still the only all-bamboo boutique in California. But we were determined to stock our shelves with some incredible bath towels,...
What does bamboo do in winter?
As the seasons change and the trees lose their leaves, it's time to prepare ourselves and our plants for the cold weather. It's time to bring in the harvest and prune back the flower beds. If you live in a climate that's prone to freezing, then you'll need to get...