Marcus Chen · July 27, 2026
For years I bagged up every bamboo leaf that fell in my yard and hauled it to the curb, which I now recognize as a genuinely embarrassing waste of free mulch. Bamboo leaves break down into one of the better organic mulches you can put down, and the culms I thin out every season chip … Read more
Marcus Chen · June 17, 2026
Key Takeaways Does Bamboo Rot in the Ground? I get this question constantly from growers planning fence installations, raised beds, and garden stakes. The honest answer is: yes, bamboo does rot in the ground, but the timeline and severity depend on multiple environmental and botanical factors. When bamboo culms (the hollow stems) are planted directly … Read more
Marcus Chen · May 1, 2026
The Cordless Hedge Trimmer I Use to Keep Bamboo Borders Under Control…