2023年9月18日 · Prior owner of rural land planted Bamboo during the 1980 or before. We bought property in 1996, bamboo has spread to about 2.5 acres. My wife and I cut down Bamboo every year to do some kind of control. New neighbors (4 years ago), holding us accountable for spread of Bamboo. What do you suggest to help control the Bamboo?

2025年3月3日 · Bamboo does not respond well to chemical control although, if used properly, it can help in the effort. Try supplying the landowner and your neighbor with information about the different kinds of bamboo. If they are willing to listen, perhaps they can be convinced to eliminate their bamboo (which is a formidable multi-year task in itself).

2025年3月5日 · Bamboo generally does well in water, and as long as you change the water regularly (every few days). Just make sure the cut end is submerged in clean water, and that the leaves are getting some indirect sunlight. A word of caution, bamboo planted outside can become quite invasive and very quick to grow beyond an intended planting area.

Bamboo is known for its invasive root system, so it is important to remove as much of the root system as possible to prevent regrowth. You can use a shovel or a spade to dig out the bamboo. Be sure to dig at least 6 inches deep to ensure that you remove the entire root system.

2014年1月17日 · Bamboo can be either running or clumping. The running types, which include several of the hardy varieties, can spread aggressively. The American Bamboo Society recommends a barrier made of HDPE (high density polyethylene) at least 40 mil thick and 30" deep to prevent spreading.

2014年2月22日 · I read recently that the red berries on Heavenly Bamboo are toxic to birds and therefore should not be used in landscaping. However, these plants seem to be used everywhere - especially around commercial buildings, apartment buildings and condominiums.

2024年12月11日 · Bamboo is known for its invasive root system, so it is important to remove as much of the root system as possible to prevent regrowth. You can use a shovel or a spade to dig out the bamboo. Be sure to dig at least 6 inches deep to …

2024年5月13日 · MORE INFORMATION ON INVASIVE BAMBOO: According to the University of Maryland Extension, bamboo is an invasive plant that can be challenging to remove. The following methods can be used to get rid of bamboo: Dig it up: This method involves using a spade shovel to dig around the base of the bamboo plant to loosen the soil.

2024年2月15日 · Clumping Bamboo . This type of Bamboo is not invasive. The new shoots occur on the outside margin of the parent plant. Clumping bamboos grow outward in a circular formation at a modest pace of 2 to 12 inches per year. Canopy growth is also relatively slow, usually gaining a couple feet of height and width annually.

In May 2024 you previously gave me advice on eradicating invasive bamboo (Japanese knotwood) in my yard (#0139791). I’ve been working on the bamboo issue for months, but car accident, injuries, and multiple unexpected issues got in the way. I’m trying to get the job finished soon, as a disabled senior.