Clumping bamboos such as Fargesias don’t pose a problem, as they stay pretty much in place. It is the running invasive bamboo in the genera Bambusa, Phyllostachys, Pleioblastus, and Pseudosasa that ...

Bamboo continues to be a fascinating plant for many people. Not only does it have a unique visual appeal, but it also has a reputation for growing very quickly. Some people appreciate bamboo for its ...

With an exotic look and a fast growth rate, bamboo plants can be tempting to add in your landscape. But, some types spread aggressively and soon become difficult to manage. “Running bamboo promises ...

When it comes to fast-growing privacy screens, bamboo often tops the list. It can grow 15 to 30 feet tall and produces dense, attractive foliage within a single season. I have been tempted more than ...

Regarding Chloe Lieberman’s response to someone interested in planting bamboo [“Riot of Color, Courtesy of Spring,” March 26, Xpress], I like to say gardening is a lot like cooking. Everybody puts ...

Another town in Middlesex County wants to ban residents from planting bamboo on their property. Sayreville introduced an ordinance this week that would fine residents up to $1,200 for planting either ...

HARTFORD -- Thirty years ago, Efren Rebong, M.D., of Newtown, and his wife planted a few sticks of running bamboo to help fill out their backyard. Now it's a dense grove of the thin, strong canes ...

Bamboo has a way of selling itself. It looks neat in garden centres, promises quick privacy and grows faster than almost anything else people put in the ground. For many homeowners, it feels like an ...