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- Narrow the bamboo with the rhizome barrier
- How far can rhizomes spread?
- Root growth depends on several factors
- Different methods that limit the bamboo
- Tips & Tricks
Narrow the bamboo with the rhizome barrier
More and more, the bamboo conquers our gardens. He not only shoots in the night but also grows quickly in the width. At the latest when he occupies unnoticed neighbor garden you have to limit the bamboo - effectively and permanently! But how?
How far can rhizomes spread?
Most bamboo varieties spread their underground roots up to 3 meters a year. They overcome almost every obstacle and damage foundation and masonry under terraces, garages, cellars and houses. Usually, bamboo roots are just below the surface. But the following bamboo species and varieties grow over 1 meter deep into the ground:
Root growth depends on several factors
Such as the bamboo variety or the soil texture: the more sandy the soil, the faster the roots grow. But even a firm clay soil can undermine the plants. It only takes longer.
Different methods that limit the bamboo
In general, the bamboo needs a sufficient location with at least 1.5 to 2 meters in diameter. Bashania, Pleiblastus and Co have the following possibilities in mind with natural or artificial restraint aids:
Both natural methods use the property of rhizomes to avoid obstacles just below the surface. They are inexpensive and the workload is low. But they are not safe rhizome barriers.
Conclusion. Inexpensive and low workload with relatively safe rhizome barrier.
Tips & Tricks
There is one hardy bamboo family that does not form any foothills: umbrella bamboo (Fargesia) - Fargesia murielae and Fargesia nitida.