I have 5 acres and would like to have several different groves of various varieties. My soil is alkiline. Texas Hill Country. and at the deepest 12-16 inches deep and pretty solid bedrock under that.
I am assumine I have to bring in quite a bit of organic material to help lower the ph. Is shredded brush good enough for mulch?.. please share with me what has worked for you...
I see various websites that have amazing types of runnin bamboo and would like to have guidance as to which varieties will do best for me.
2006-07-08 05:50:08 · 4 answers · asked by mallard guy 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Check out the varieties they have:
http://www.lewisbamboo.com/
http://bambootexas.com/
these are great sites but do not give soil suggestions....
2006-07-08 05:52:18 · update #1
I know most people have a aversion to bamboo because of the growth habit of the running varieties. I figure since I have a large lot, I am looking forward to have the grove away from the house and any structures. It is very peacful to hang out in a well established stand of bamboo.
2006-07-08 06:02:22 · update #2
I love bamboo also.
I prefer the giant clumping varieties myself.
As you already know, the running varieties can become problems for some people. You mention you have 5 acres but you don't state what size area you want planted .If you can afford it & still want the running types I would suggest making a buried concrete wall surrounding the planting. You may not care NOW how much area is taken over by bamboo but your mind might change. Or your neighbors down the road! It will be very difficult to control without boundries!
Incorporate as much organic material as you can in your soil. The shredded brush should be fine as a mulch.
All the types I find interesting are fairly expensive. I hope you find a good source. You might want to contact your county extension agent for suggestin a good variety. Some types are more hardy than others.
Good luck. I would love to see a photo of your grove in 5 years!
2006-07-08 07:12:48 · answer #1 · answered by carl l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bamboo is a very prolific grower. It will spread dramatically if allowed to. Bringing down the ph is essential, so your addition of organic material is right on the money! Age any freshly shredded brush a bit before using it as mulch. You will be astounded at the speed that bamboo grows and spreads.
2006-07-08 05:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by expertloghomegal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Down here in Port A we go along the highway or a neighboring yard to get a nice long Bamboo shoot. Then dig a trench, lay the Bamboo in it. Cover it up and a Bamboo shoot will grow out every couple inches. This is true. P.S. I LOVE the Texas Hill Country!!!!!
2006-07-08 06:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by fishermanswife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy one plant, wait a bit. Be careful what you wish for. They can take over the world if given free reign.
2006-07-08 10:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by dderat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋