Feb 14, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species
After some 10 or 20 thousand years of cultivation, bamboo’s popularity may in fact be at an all-time high. Of course, 10,000 years ago, there were a lot fewer people around to exchange gardening tips. But it’s also true that more and more people today are...
Feb 9, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
Can bamboo grow in snowy climates?Yes! Many types of bamboo can survive freezing temperatures and even heavy snow. In fact, some cold-hardy species tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F to -20°F (-23°C to -29°C). The key is choosing the right type. Most of the popular...
Feb 2, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
A lot of gardeners are reluctant to plant bamboo for fear that its aggressive rhizomes will wreak havoc on their otherwise immaculate garden. This fear is not entirely unfounded. It’s true that many varieties of running bamboo, with their...
Jan 24, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening
Bamboo is one of the most remarkable living things on earth. But it’s got a bad rep in some circles. It seems that many gardeners fear bamboo’s tenacious growth habit. Where some find a blessing, others sense a menace. Bamboo, in its thousands of...
Jan 15, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bamboo Species
A fast-growing clumper with an unmistakable profile, Buddha Belly stands out as one of the most popular bamboo varieties for ornamental cultivation. Bulging, swollen internodes evoke the chubby belly of the Laughing Buddha, making this distinct species a well-known...
