Bamboo is a beautiful plant that can provide excellent privacy. Proper planning before planning is crucial. Installation of a bamboo barrier is great for new plants or for controlling an existing planting.
For new plantings, define your area in which you want the bamboo to grow. From there, you can remove the dirt from the perimeter with a trencher or a shovel to install the barrier. This is also a good time to amend your soil if it is necessary. More details can be seem about specific digging methods here: http://www.lewisbamboo.com/barrierinstallation.html
Once the dirt is removed, the barrier is installed vertically around the perimeter of the defined area. The bottom is left open for drainage. Bamboo doesn't have tap roots. The roots run parallel to the soil level typically in the first 3"-18" of soil depending upon climate zone, species, elevation, and soil type.
An established grove of bamboo can be difficult to control. The best way to control bamboo is to remove its ability to produce new canes. First it must be separated from the colony by a barrier. This will eliminate its ability to derive energy from a source (your neighbor bamboo grove) you cannot control. Click here to see barrier prices and installation
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Once the bamboo has been separated from the “mother” root system, the existing bamboo in the control area (your yard) must be eradicated. This is done by cutting down all the culms (canes) and then mowing all the new shoots that emerge. This must be done vigilantly until the residual root system on your side has exhausted all of it's energy and dies. If any canes are allowed to develop leaves to photosynthesize, the bamboo survives and may continue spreading. However, with a barrier and just a little effort to get it back under control, bamboo can be enjoyed for it's evergreen beauty and privacy it can provide.
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