"Calum Grant" wrote ...

shazzbat said:

"BAC" wrote in message
"Calum Grant"wrote What's the best way to propagate bamboo? I have
plenty of established bamboo to take from, but want to start a patch
elsewhere.

Is there a simpler way than just digging some up and splitting it?
Also what time of year is better (I'm guessing I will have to wait
until spring). Finally, is it inconsiderate to plant bamboo next to a
neighbour's fence where it might spread, the height is around 4m.

Thanks!


A lot of people will be wondering "how do I get rid of bamboo?",
methinks :-)
Not least the owners of the house near me where the bamboo has escaped
from the garden and is now half way across the pavement (yes, coming up
through the tarmac) on it's way to the road.

But to answer the OP, what could be simpler than digging up a bit, just
hack off a bit with a bit of root, it's not as if you're going to kill
it. And yes, it is inconsiderate. If you plant it near me it's grounds
for a smack in the mouth.

Charming! Now I remember why I don't hang out on usenet much.

But, I've decided against using it for hedging because I don't want to
upset my neighbour, and I'll go for willow "fedge" instead.

Whilst I wouldn't have said it quite that way if Steves little heart felt
comment upsets you perhaps it is a good thing that you don't frequent Usenet
much. :-)

Anyway, most big gardens surround their Bamboo with a thick plastic barrier
dug in which obviously does the job of stopping it spreading. Find out what
it is and use that along your fence line to stop it attacking your
neighbours garden. Tell you neighbour what you have done too so they don't
panic.
--
Regards Bob Hobden
Posting to this Newsgroup from the W. of London UK