The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 lists nearly 40 non-native invasive plant species in the UK. They must not be planted in gardens or caused to grow in the wild. Other laws briefly stated in… Read More »Is bamboo invasive plant species in UK?
Not all bamboo shoots are edible. Of the 1700 different kinds of bamboo plants, less than 200 are considered edible. Yet only a handful are delicious, they can be eaten raw or cooked. Most of… Read More »Can you eat bamboo shoots?
If you already have matured bamboo plants, then you can use the cutting from the branches, culms (stems) or rhizomes (roots) to propagate a new plant. Get the latest information on how to propagate running… Read More »How to Propagate Running Bamboo
Bamboo plants are either runners or clumpers. The running bamboos are invasive and should be planted within barriers or in pots. Clumping bamboos are exotic plants that are not invasive. Both bamboo types can thrive… Read More »How long do bamboo plants live?
Bamboos are stunning garden plants, their gentle movements, rustling sounds of the leaves, evergreen foliage and colourful stems are some reasons they are popular. One place to see the bamboo plants in all their beauty… Read More »Japanese Bamboo Garden in London 13 Stunning Images
Bamboos are great standalone plants. They’ll look absolutely beautiful in pots. You can grow bamboo in pots for both running and clumping varieties. Let’s have a look at what bamboos you can grow in pots,… Read More »Can you grow bamboo in pots?