Did you have any success? Was it difficult? What State are you in?
2006-06-27 17:11:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Thank you everyone for all your help and information.
2006-07-01 15:27:05 · update #1
I am in California...central coast. There are two types of bamboo...running and clumping. Running goes wild and can be invasive. Clumping stays close to original planting and is easy to control. Bambusa is the clumping variety name with several varieties. I have had great luck so far... just planted 10 or so different types. They need to be fertilized with a good lawn fertilizer and well watered for maximum growth. Good luck. It is a beautiful plant...easy to grow most places. Look up bamboo societies in your area for more specific info.
2006-06-27 17:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by Victoria S. 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am in California. Bamboo with spread and take over the universe, if you aren't careful. It is extremely difficult to get rid of. I grow bamboo in small stock tanks: 4 feet long by 2.5 feet high. I just remove the single drain plug from the tank and fill it with organic compost, manure and whatever planting mix is on sale. The tanks are sitting on a concrete slab. Don't bother with any kind of ceramic containers, the bamboo will break it as it grows. If you must put it in the ground, use a clumping type of bamboo, not the kind that sends runners through the ground. Good luck.
2006-06-28 03:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by galacticsleigh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My neighbor has, not me. it just took off and grew. He didn't do anything special. We live in southern Okla. It is almost like a mini forest now. The bamboo averages from 2 to 3 inch bases and 20 feet tall. Covers about 20'x25'.
2006-06-28 00:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by boom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, we planted bamboo in the back yard . it wasn't hard. but, let me tell you that stuff is a nightmare once it gets going. it's root system is wild . we lived in glendale california at the time. averaging around 50 to 70 degrees. it will grow under your house and any pavement you have. u can't contain it. we had an awful time . it even started growing in my neighbors front lawn. hope this helps?
2006-06-28 00:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by june s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Louisiana, and that stuff will move/crack a drive or sidewalk.
Now if you hate the guy across the back fence and you want it bad, that's where you want to plant it.
Now in a short time, you miss seeing the ladies slim legs in that back yard, better not plant it.
2006-06-28 00:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by pdbpb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have transplanted bamboo in my yard. Here in Hawaii bamboo grows wild everywhere so its not hard to grow here, but it doesnt like cold temperatures.
2006-06-28 00:15:56 · answer #6 · answered by Paradise Weddings & Travel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have and it grows prolificaly, if you ever remove it you will a hole 3 times the size of the plants.
2006-06-28 00:17:44 · answer #7 · answered by JULIAN R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, we have a bamboo in out backyard.. but we have to cut it down coz its taking all the place.
2006-06-28 00:15:18 · answer #8 · answered by Angela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, cold weather doesn't bother it. I'm in Colorado. It spreads like wildfire here! Be very careful with it!
2006-06-28 13:02:23 · answer #9 · answered by gojenni714 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never planted it, but spent years trying to get rid of it...Oregon.
2006-06-28 00:20:39 · answer #10 · answered by Don K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋