Bamboos need to be managed and planted with caution, but can make incredibly valuable additions to our gardens - Alamy I have distinct memories of my college tutor many years ago (more than I care to ...

Plant container-grown bamboos any time of year. The more crowded a bamboo is in the container, the faster it will grow when planted out. Do not cut or spread the rootball; this may kill some canes.

It's been called the fastest-growing woody plant on the planet. One species has been clocked racing skyward as much as 4 feet a day. When a bamboo culm, or shoot, pops through the soil, it will soar ...

Some people are a bit intimidated by bamboo because although it is extremely easy to maintain it is perceived as hard to control because it spreads rapidly. The spreading is easily remedied and the ...

When someone mentions bamboo, what pops into your mind? Do you think of some impenetrable tropical jungle and the constant buzz of mosquitoes? Or maybe your bamboo kitchen utensils or flooring?

From the lush fertile landscapes of Webuye, in Bungoma County, two visionary farmers embarked on a remarkable journey of transforming communities through bamboo farming, a plant that many, globally, ...