Bamboo growing

A comprehensive guide on how to grow bamboo, including picking the best variety for your garden, as well as planting, watering, pruning and more.

"Bamboo takes 4 years to grow just 3 cm. But from the fifth year on, it will grow vigorously at a rate of 30 cm per day, reaching 15 meters in just six weeks." Don't think the first four years are useless, as during that time, the bamboo's roots are spreading hundreds of square meters in the ground. Being a person and working is similar. Don't worry if your efforts seem unrewarded at the moment, because what you are investing now is laying a solid foundation for your future, just like bamboo…

Dendrocalamus membranaceus - A large bamboo with small leaves, and a very branchy and bushy growth habit. The culms are erect with weeping tops. The small leaves gives it a 'fluffy' appearance which makes it look great when viewed from a distance.

Wondering if you can grow bamboo in the snow, in the mountains, or in Canada? Yes, you can. Here are several varieties of cold hardy bamboo to consider.

Bamboo is surprisingly easy to grow in many parts of North America, and its quick growth makes it ideal for a variety of uses.

This image is of a bamboo plant. The bamboo is green and has long, slender leaves. The leaves are arranged in a staggered pattern along the stem. The bamboo is growing in a pot and is surrounded by white rocks. The background is a white wall. The image is very calming and peaceful.

Do you know that lucky bamboo can bring you luck and fortune? Read this post to learn how to grow lucky bamboo at home with ease.

Has your lush stand of bamboo culms become crowded and overgrown? Find all the steps to divide, move, and transplant bamboo in our guide on Gardener's Path.

Bamboo is a giant type of grass in the subfamily Bambusoideae of the family Poaceae. It is characterized by a hard, woody, hollow stem and a tree-like appearance. The unique feature of bamboo is that

Learn about the Best Bamboo for a Hedge and how to maintain it for a beautiful and thriving garden that will attract attention!