Apr 26, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
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....
Feb 5, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
The botany of bamboo is a vast and diverse world of its own. The Bambusoideae subfamily of grasses includes nearly 100 genera and more than 1,200 species. And to the casual observer, the majority of these grasses look strikingly similar. But if you’re trying to...
Jan 8, 2024 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species
Golden bamboo is an extremely common variety used in gardens and landscaping. The name golden bamboo, however, can refer to several different species with very different characteristics. The species most commonly known as golden bamboo is Phyllostachys aurea, a...
Jul 26, 2021 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Species, Featured Posts
Not all bamboo spreads the same way, and choosing the wrong type can cause serious headaches. There are more than 1500 varieties of bamboo, but the most important distinction in bamboo is between running and clumping varieties. Running bamboo spreads quickly through...
Jul 16, 2020 | Agriculture & Gardening
The decision to plant bamboo is not something to be taken lightly. Some people love it and some people hate it. But before you jump to any irrational conclusions, let’s consider all the pros and cons of planting bamboo. Bamboo is without a doubt one of the most...
