Bamboo for Beginners

Here you will find some bamboo basics: basic botanical information, plant terminology, how bamboo grows, how to care for your bamboo, and other bits and pieces.  The links contained on this page are arranged by topic, so you can scan a collection of my blog articles by category, all on one page.  If you get to clicking links and get lost, just click on the “Bamboo for Beginners” tab at the top of the page to get back here.

Basic Botanical Stuff

What is bamboo and where does it grow?

Bamboo vs Wood

What’s in a Name?

Bamboo Impostors

Bamboo Morphology and Growth

Basic Bamboo Plant Parts I

Basic Bamboo Plant Parts II

Running vs. Clumping Bamboos

The Growth Cycle

Getting Started With Bamboo

Is Bamboo For You?

Selecting a Bamboo at the Nursery

When to Plant Bamboo

Where to Plant Bamboo

How to Plant Your Bamboo

Bamboo Care and Maintenance

How to Contain a Running Bamboo

How to Prune Dwarf and Shrub Bamboos

How to Prune Medium –  Timber Bamboos