Giant Bamboo: Massive grasses

Giant Bamboo: Massive grasses

So you have yourself a nice piece of land, with ample sunshine and adequate rainfall. And you’re finally ready to plant some bamboo. But not just any bamboo. Not the Little League stuff. You’ve got the space for it, and you want to grow Giant Bamboo! But...
Is all bamboo hollow?

Is all bamboo hollow?

Bamboo is like no other tree. Of course, that’s because bamboo is not a tree. Trees are solid, while grasses, including bamboo, are hollow. Trees grow taller every year, sometimes taking 50 years are more to reach full size. Individual bamboo stalks, or culms,...
Tropical vs Subtropical Bamboo

Tropical vs Subtropical Bamboo

Bamboo is a tenacious, woody grass that flourishes on six continents and is native to five of them. Comprised of some 1,400 distinct species, the bamboo subfamily of grasses is well-represented around the world. But some varieties are more suitable for certain regions...