Some plants may look appealing at first, but become costly landscaping headaches. These common choices can be invasive, messy ...

Bamboos are grasses, so one would think that conventional grass killers would be up to the task. But even the best of them ...

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Bamboos add height and structure to the garden. Find out which types to choose, which to avoid and how to deal with invasive ...

So, we’ve rounded up 10 types of bamboo you can consider based on your gardening and planting goals. 1. Chinese dwarf bamboo. A lush and bushy bamboo, Chinese dwarf (Bambusa guangxiensis) is a ...

Dwarf Whitestripe Bamboo. Dwarf whitestripe bamboo are evergreen plants, though their leaves are striped a unique white and green. They are native to Japan. Dwarf whitestripe bamboo can tolerate full ...

Bamboo plants add a touch of exotic elegance to any garden with their graceful, swaying canes and lush ... For smaller gardens or contained areas, choose dwarf varieties or clumping types that won’t ...

Cut dwarf or groundcover bamboo back to the ground each spring to keep the plants in tip-top shape—a lopper is a great tool for this. The new growth comes in thicker and shorter. Tips for ...

Bamboo's vigorous growth habit has made it a popular screening plant in gardens with some varieties reaching up to 5m high. There are also dwarf types which only grow to 30cm. Ad. How bamboo causes ...

Another good clumping bamboo to consider is 'Alphonse Karr' bamboo (Bambusa multiplex). While considered a dwarf bamboo variety, 'Alphonse Karr' bamboo can still grow to 25 feet in height, making it a ...

If you prefer your Lucky Bamboo’s current look, you can prune the growth. Alternatively, you can let it grow, and then cut and root it in another pot. Dwarf snake plant needs better-draining soil ...