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The best bamboo species for poles
Gardeners have all kinds of reasons for planting bamboo. Whether you're creating a zen garden or simply in need of a good privacy hedge, bamboo is resilient, pragmatic, and aesthetically pleasing. And from bicycles to bath towels, there's almost nothing that can't be...
Genus Pleioblastus: Bamboo dwarves and accents
Close your eyes to imagine a grove of bamboo, and you'll probably picture something majestic. Long, elegant poles extend skyward, towering overhead, knocking together in the breeze. A soft rustling of leaves accompanies the percussion of hollow canes, as you are...
Bamboo Terms and Vocabulary
There's something uncommonly soothing about walking through a grove of bamboo. The air feels fresher and the soul feels cleaner. It's a warm and fuzzy sensation that you can't quite put your finger on. Equally, gardening with bamboo can be a very relaxing and...
Bamboo Shoots: Edible, sustainable and nutritious
These days, it seems there’s nothing you can’t do with bamboo. Surely you've heard about bamboo flooring. If you've ever visited an eco-boutique like Bambu Batu, then you know about bamboo clothing, bamboo sheets, and bamboo towels. You've probably heard about things...
Walking Stick Bamboo: Run with Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda
With a designation like Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda, this attractive species of bamboo was just begging to receive a friendly nickname. And thanks to its distinctive shape and useful structure, settling on a suitable moniker turned out to be something of a cakewalk....
How to get rid of bamboo: Permanent removal
Bamboo is a plant like no other. A robust grass that grows faster than any plant on earth, bamboo is among the most versatile and renewable plants on earth. Once those tenacious rhizome roots get a foothold, the plant is all but indestructible. Indeed, they can...