Sep 12, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening
Bamboo is a plant like no other. A robust grass that grows faster than any plant on earth, bamboo is unmatched for versatility and renewability. Once those tenacious rhizome roots get a foothold, the plant is all but indestructible. Indeed, they can sometimes become...
Aug 31, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
When you tell your neighbors that you’re thinking about planting some bamboo, you’re liable to get a range of reactions. Maybe they’ll share your enthusiasm for the legendary grass and tell you how much they love their bamboo linens. Or perhaps their...
Jul 7, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living
There’s a malicious rumor going around certain corners of the internet, and I’d like to put an end to it right now. In fact, there is NOT a wave of legislation sweeping across the country designed to outlaw the major family of grasses known as bamboo....
Jul 1, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
In the world of ornamental horticulture, you can find some spectacular bamboo varieties that will make a great addition to your garden. But if you plant the wrong kind of bamboo, it can turn into an awful beast. And then you’ll never want to see another bamboo...
Feb 26, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living
Pennsylvania is the latest scene of a controversy concerning local laws against bamboo. It’s another example of how bamboo’s remarkable sustainability can become problematic. In the township of Lower Merion, community members have acted to enforce the...