Search - Sitewide

are suitable for growing as hedges and boundaries:Pseudosasa japonica - commonly known as arrow bamboo because of its very straight culms. Lots of large glossy leaves. Between 2m and 4m high. Very invasive.Phyllostachys aureo-suculata - strange kinks

never grow bamboo ever again, it does not like being in the wind.i had a bamboo plant and after 10 years i wanted to replace it with an other plant but i had to hire a mini digger to get it out! I saw some bamboo being grown in apple crates in a pub

was loafing around looking at things but, being a conscientious and dedicated fellow, I also kept an eye open for things that might interest you. Bamboo, for example.In this country we most commonly grow the Phyllostachys bamboos, especially Phyllostachys

with colour and interest, maybe even with a flower.  Any ideas?? Not a lot would grow under my bamboo. Even the weeds have given up

Hello My next door neighbour has a bamboo tree in his garden, which has now started to grow up through my garden.  Is there any way I can stop this happening or how do I kill off the bamboo altogether?  Any advice would be greatfully received

I am wanting to plant bamboo as a boarder to gain some privicy from my neighbours.  My plan is to do so down the side of my patio, where I have a trench 8 inch wide and 8 inch deep........would this be deep enough for the roots of bamboo to grow

Can anyone please give me some feedback on what would make a new evergreen hedging as a divide between two houses. Currently I have a lovely display of bamboos but they have grown too well and the neighbour is complaining. Ideally I want to grow

All of my bamboo plants are growing new tall shoots this year but a newly planted black bamboo has sent out 2 shoots that are growing about 6 inches a day, what should I do, cut them back or just let them go? Phyllostachys nigra, if that's what you

. That bamboo reaches a height of 18-20 feet, and flops. In my opinion, bamboos such as that one are not suitable for small gardens, although you may have a large garden, and sufficient space. That bamboo will grow in shade, and would not be as vigourous. Gary

, consider alternatives to bamboo. Ornamental grasses like miscanthus, stipa, Calamagrostis grow quickly and flower well. while choosing best one you need to go with size.. You will find that many bamboo species can vary considerably in size depending