Nov 13, 2023 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
Botanists classify bamboo as a subfamily of grasses, alongside corn, wheat, blue fescue, and ordinary sod. But when you see a towering grove of bamboo, growing more than 100 feet tall, it’s hard to think of it as a grass. Of course, not all bamboo varieties get...
Jun 27, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
People are fascinated and amazed by bamboo, as they should be. Although they technically belong to the grass family, many species of this vigorous perennial grow taller than trees. In the growing season, some bamboo can grow as much as a meter a day. The fibers of...
Jun 8, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
Choosing the right bamboo for your garden depends on climate, size, and purpose. If you live in a warm region and want a tall, elegant bamboo that won’t spread aggressively, Bambusa oldhamii is one of the best options available. Also known as Chinese Timber Bamboo,...
