Bamboo is perfect for bringing a jungle-like vibe to a backyard with its lush foliage and vibrant canes that gently sway in the breeze. And, it's easy to grow – in fact, in some cases, a little too ...

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 ...

Bamboo plants are sensitive to sudden temperature changes. "Cold damage or heat stress can both result in yellowing," says ...

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 ...

Bamboo has aesthetic appeal for many people. It's technically a type of giant grass, a relationship that's evident in the distinctive tall, straight shoots it is so beloved for. However, despite its ...

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?

If you’ve just amputated your amaryllis, pitched the paperwhites or pointed a dying poinsettia toward the weed bin, you can still enjoy some seasonal, New Year greenery with lucky bamboo. At this time ...

First things first: bamboo is a grass; maybe not in the same category as the green out back, but a grass nonetheless. That said, bamboo's strength and lightning-fast growth make it the stuff of stuff, ...