Dan Epstein wrote in message


Dan,

The best way to deal with the uncontrolled bamboo problem is to mow
down the shoots as they come in. As they are shooting, they are very
soft and easy to cut down, you can even kick them over. Large timber
bamboo (as you are describing) will shoot April, May and June, with
some wimpy shoots about a month on either side of it.

As for cutting down established and hardened off culms, good luck.
I've used a sawzall and a chainsaw. They are both pretty effective,
but the "fiberglass" nature of the plant will dull many blades.

Ask around if there are people in your area interested in it. You
described what sounds like Phylostachys Nigra "Bory", usually pretty
sought after. Some people will be happy to help you harvest your
problem. What part of the world are you in?

Good luck!

Chris
Chino,CA