I have bamboo growing rampant all over my back yard, it's even coming up through my pool liner. Help!?

Question

I don't know how long ago it was planted, it was there when we bought the house 7 years ago. It's getting worse every year, and I can't get my pool clean because dirt is coming through the liner where the bamboo is coming through.

Answer 1

.............There is help you just need to ..........
.................put in some sweat equity.............

There are 2 types of bamboo ........running and clumping..........running bamboo is highly invasive clumping is not. ....Remember bamboo is a grass so you will have to treat is as such.
It is the strongest and biggest grass there is.
Below is a link to a garden forum........
I have copies and pasted part of the information open the link for the rest.
..................IT IS TRULY AMAZING................
.............WHAT CAN GO WRONG..............

http://boards.diynetwork.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8421916776/m/8271071913?r=2651081913
If new shoots of bamboo are coming up all over your yard, it is a running bamboo. To get rid of it, there are four steps:
Cut it off.
Cut it down.
Water the area.
Cut it down again.
1. Cut it off. All of the culms (stalks) of bamboo in a clump or grove are interconnected underground by rhizomes (underground stems) unless you have cut them by digging a ditch or cutting a line with a spade. A bamboo grove is usually one single plant, not a group of plants. Many people have the impression that every bamboo culm is a separate “tree.”

If the bamboo in your yard has come across from your neighbor’s yard, separate your grove from his by cutting the connecting rhizomes, which are usually quite shallow. If you don’t, and his part is healthy and vigorous, the rhizomes in your part will still be supported by the photosynthesis in the leaves of his part, and your efforts will be in vain. On the other hand, if you do manage to kill your part with a herbicide you may also kill his part. Lawsuits or at least hard feelings can result.
.......................ANOTHER WAY....................
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/230034/how_to_kill_running_or_clumping_bamboo.html
Kill bamboo with herbicide:
To kill bamboo with herbicide you will need shears, a brush and a pale of herbicide (I have heard that vinegar will work). First, cut the shoot six inches from the ground then within 15 seconds you must paint the herbicide onto the shoot. It is important to paint the herbicide onto the shoot as soon as possible if you do not then you will not kill the bamboo. This is because the sap will retreat back down into the rhizome within 15 seconds and you want the sap to carry the herbicide with it and kill the rhizome. To kill bamboo this way you will want to have only a few shoots.
..........Kill bamboo by containment...............
.................. and starvation:........................

Answer 2

I actually read all of what you posted good read. But just to comment, I was always under the impression that christianity was on the decline and that the US was moving in the direction of Europe by becoming a more secular and non religious country. I haven't done any research whether or not you are correct that we in the US are losing our edge in science and or math skills because of creationist indoctrinations. I am aware that the study in the science disciplines have decline but I would suspect that it is because of a lack of pay in those fields. Our Society is more about the biggest return of capital for the least amount of work. Our American children are growing up in a culture were everything is about having it right now: fast movies, quick video games, instant information and fast food. A lot of what science is about requires dedication and discovery and I'm sure that the teaching of science in the classrooms probably hasn't keep up with the technology so as to captivate the minds of today's youths. I believe and hope that religion/faith will soon fade away.

Answer 3

You have a real problem. The roots of bamboo sprout like weeds, and a minute piece will grow a forest. Poison works the best, but usually cannot be used, and should not be used around your pool. Short answer: Dig up every root, over and over and over.....

Answer 4

Panda bears eat bamboo, ask China to send a couple over when they've eaten all the bamboo send them back .

Answer 5

WHile I know this is an annoying problem, please don't use
anything that might harm wildlife, your family or the environment.

Here's a suggestion. Put you issue on the Craig's List (www.craigslist.com) in your city or neighborhood under the garden section and in the free section and offer it to anyone who wants it.

Let them come over and dig up what they need. You will have folks wanting it because it will be useful to them and they will do all the work.

Here in NYC I have seen it up on the list along with many other types of plants that spread like wild fire.

Remember, one man/woman's garbage is another's treasure.

GOOD LUCK.

Answer 6

About the only thing you can do is apply "roundup" full strength. Bamboo is terribly invasive and unless you remove all of it, it will continue to haunt you. Please be advised of all local laws regarding the application of this herbicide and be aware of any pets you may have that may come into contact.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

This is just a thought but if you live near a large city with a zoo, they will come and get it if they have pandas. I heard this from the zoo near where I live and it suprised me. Then use Round Up on it and I'd bet it won't come back. Like I said, it's a thought!!!