Bamboo can make a great living fence for privacy from the neighbors, but be careful about which type of bamboo you plant in your yard. Here's why.

you need to know the difference between running bamboo and clumping bamboo before you buy any. Running bamboo, like its name, can shoot up to 40 feet per season, surely taking over a property in no ...

This bamboo spreads and prefers fertile, moist, well-draining soil. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Susceptible to rust, stem smut, and slug damage. It can be propagated by clump division. A ...

There are three main types of bamboo: clumping, running, and reeds. While all three varieties have gained traction as backyard plants, clumping bamboo is the most popular option for homeowners due ...

There are two types of bamboo – the running bamboo and the clumping sort. Running bamboo can send off new shoots from the roots, allowing it to quickly spread and take over huge areas.

These “clumping” bamboo species are non-invasive, and instead of growing laterally, their underground rhizome system creates a tight knit clump while the above-ground poles grow quickly, providing a ...