Bamboos need to be managed and planted with caution, but can make incredibly valuable additions to our gardens - Alamy I have distinct memories of my college tutor many years ago (more than I care to ...

Plant container-grown bamboos any time of year. The more crowded a bamboo is in the container, the faster it will grow when planted out. Do not cut or spread the rootball; this may kill some canes.

Bamboo holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest-growing plant, and some species can shoot up to nearly 3 feet in just one day. Its rapid growth rate makes it a favorite for quick privacy fences ...

Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit with a former colleague, Dr. Bob Nuss, and his lovely wife Sue at their home in State College, where Bob was about to attack an invasion of bamboo ...

Some people are a bit intimidated by bamboo because although it is extremely easy to maintain it is perceived as hard to control because it spreads rapidly. The spreading is easily remedied and the ...

Homeowners often plant bamboo for quick privacy. However, certain types of running bamboo spread underground, damaging ...