Bamboo continues to be a fascinating plant for many people. Not only does it have a unique visual appeal, but it also has a reputation for growing very quickly. Some people appreciate bamboo for its ...

Mention landscaping with bamboo and you will likely get chided for using an invasive plant. Contrary to popular belief, not all bamboos fall into this invasive category. There are running and clumping ...

Bamboo is perfect for bringing a jungle-like vibe to a backyard with its lush foliage and vibrant canes that gently sway in the breeze. And, it's easy to grow – in fact, in some cases, a little too ...

Q: Is it true that clumping bamboo doesn’t run and will make a great, low-maintenance privacy screen? A: It goes without saying that clumping bamboos are definitely better behaved and lower ...

When choosing a bamboo variety, make sure you've chosen a variety suited to Kansas' landscape. Bamboo adds an exotic look to the landscape that is unrivaled, but most species are poor choices for the ...

It's been called the fastest-growing woody plant on the planet. One species has been clocked racing skyward as much as 4 feet a day. When a bamboo culm, or shoot, pops through the soil, it will soar ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bamboo is a good news/bad news landscape plant. The good news is that it can grow very quickly, spreading to create a lush, green living wall for privacy and blocking unsightly views.

The sun is visiting now and then, buds are bursting and we're feeling the urge to get outdoors It's gardening time. Got a question? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool ...

Bamboo has a bad reputation. Words often associated with bamboo are aggressive, invasive, overwhelming, and out of control. But please keep reading. It is the ultimate right plant, right place ...

If there is an expert on runaway bamboo, it has to be Dorothy Geyer, a natural resource specialist with the Colonial National Historical Park in Yorktown and Jamestown. Geyer spends a great deal of ...

Another town in Middlesex County wants to ban residents from planting bamboo on their property. Sayreville introduced an ordinance this week that would fine residents up to $1,200 for planting either ...