Best Shallow Bonsai Training Pots for Bamboo: What I Learned After Three Seasons
Marcus Chen · June 22, 2026
Best Shallow Bonsai Training Pots for Bamboo: What I Learned After Three Seasons…
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Marcus Chen · June 22, 2026
The Bonsai Pruning Shears That Finally Work on My Bamboo Forest Kit
Marcus Chen · June 21, 2026
The Bonsai Pruning Shears That Finally Work on My Bamboo Forest Kit…
The Complete Guide to Growing Bamboo — Species, Planting, and Containment
Marcus Chen · June 8, 2026
If you’ve ever Googled “how to grow bamboo” and walked away more confused than when you started, this complete guide to growing bamboo is exactly what you needed. I’ve been growing bamboo in the Pacific Northwest for over fifteen years. My grove now holds 40 distinct varieties — from cold-hardy Phyllostachys giants to delicate tropical … Read more
The Bamboo Fiber Planter Pots That Survived 3 Winters on My Patio
Marcus Chen · May 16, 2026
Three winters ago, I had a patio full of cracked, faded plastic pots and a serious case of plant parent guilt. Every spring, I’d drag out whatever survived — usually not much — and start over. I’d been searching for…
I Built a Bamboo Structure With These Pole Connector Clamps: No Nails Needed
Marcus Chen · May 15, 2026
Last spring, I decided to build a small bamboo shade structure in my backyard. I had plenty of poles from a culm harvest the previous fall, and I was tired of watching them sit in a pile. My problem was…
Bamboo Killing Methods Compared: Which One Is Actually Right for You
Marcus Chen · April 27, 2026
If you’ve got an unwanted bamboo stand in your yard—whether it’s an escaped ornamental clump or an aggressive running species like Phyllostachys—you need to pick a removal method that fits your actual situation, not just the one that sounds easiest. I’ve tested most of them, and they vary wildly in cost, labor, time commitment, and … Read more
The Soil Amendment That Transformed My Bamboo Plantation in Year Three
Marcus Chen · April 26, 2026
By the end of year two, I was ready to give up on the south grove entirely. I had planted a mixed stand of Phyllostachys aureosulcata and Phyllostachys nigra in what I thought was decent ground — slightly acidic, good…
15 Years of Growing Bamboo: The Species I Regret Planting and Why
Marcus Chen · April 21, 2026
I’ve spent the last 15 years growing bamboo — commercially and on my own 3-acre property in the Pacific Northwest. I currently cultivate 14 species, sell poles and plants to landscapers and homeowners, and probably spend 30 to 40 days…
Is Bamboo Legal in Arizona? The Complete Guide to Growing Bamboo in AZ
Marcus Chen · April 13, 2026
Bamboo is completely legal to grow in Arizona — there is no state law, county ordinance, or municipal regulation in Arizona that prohibits it. But before you order a dozen culms and start digging, there are a few things worth knowing that could save you a lot of trouble down the road. I say that … Read more
Can You Grow Bamboo in Mississippi? Laws, Best Species, and What to Know Before You Plant
Marcus Chen · April 12, 2026
Mississippi has one of the most favorable climates for bamboo in North America — hot summers, mild winters across the southern half of the state, and the kind of humidity that makes bamboo genuinely thrive. If you’ve been wondering whether growing bamboo in Mississippi is a realistic option for your yard or property, the short … Read more