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By: Bamboo Plant Care Basics

Bamboo Plant Care Basics — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:32:02 +0000

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By: Blondie

Blondie — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:03:30 +0000

In southern Maine I am thinking that Fargesia scabrida is the best bamboo to plant for screening from the neighbor. I have almost total shade there & understand that this bamboo is very shade tolerant & also prefers slightly acidic soil- which we have. There is morning sun but only indirect & for about 2-4 hrs depending on season. I absolutely need clumping since I cannot be there to contain & prune running species. Also on the river , they will not allow running bamboo. Any advice? Where can I buy it? I have combed the web looking for mail order or local nurseries & cannot find anything. Any ideas? Thanks

By: Jeremy G.

Jeremy G. — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:42:05 +0000

I live in on the east coast of central Florida, and im wanting to plant a bamboo barrier in my back yard before they begin developing the townhomes behind my home. My back yard is only about 25′ deep so i dont think i want to plant “running” bamboo. Which type of bamboo would you recomend? Im thinking i would like a plant that would be 20′-30′ fully matured. Thanks for your time!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 04 May 2011 04:59:19 +0000

Wow, thanks! this is a perfect source for my botany research paper. It sure beats the confusing Wikipedia page. :S
i liked it so much that i had to leave a comment telling you.

By: philinshelton

philinshelton — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:54:15 +0000

If by “local” you mean western WA, I recommend Fargesia scabrida for your privacy screen. It’s my favorite of the clumping bamboos that do well here, and no, it shouldn’t be a problem with the drain field or the spreading to the neighbor’s yard.

By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:46:12 +0000

I have found your blog inspiring. I live in the local area and would like to use bamboo as a privacy fence in a housing development. Also we have a septic tank near by. My husband is affraid the bamboo will take off into the neighbors yard and also our drainfield. Any suggestions? Thank you so much

By: Chusquea culeou – Chilean Feather Bamboo | Bamboo Bits and Pieces

Chusquea culeou – Chilean Feather Bamboo | Bamboo Bits and Pieces — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:16:13 +0000

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