running bamboo

Is Bamboo Clumping or Running? Species Guide & ID

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Is Bamboo Clumping or Running? Species Guide & ID

Be buried 24–36 inches deep (below the typical rhizome zone) Extend 12 inches above ground to prevent rhizomes from escaping over the top Be installed with overlapping seams and sealed joints Be monitored annually for breaches and damage For homeowners and landscapers managing running bamboo, we recommend the West Bay Heavy-Duty Bamboo Root Barrier system. … Read more

What Nobody Tells You About Bamboo Until It’s Already Growing Into Your House

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What Nobody Tells You About Bamboo Until It's Already Growing Into Your House

I still remember the morning I walked into my spare bedroom and noticed a thin green shoot poking up through a crack in the baseboard. At first I thought it was a weed that had somehow snuck in. Then it hit me — bamboo growing into house, my house, through the foundation wall. My stomach … Read more