There are 300 species of bamboo plants that should be placed in locations where they can receive at least 5 hours of direct sunlight daily when planting them. Bamboo needs plenty of water, fertilizer, and weed protection to best prosper. Adding a light shade or a windscreen when first planting bamboo aids in their growth ...
Have you ever heard of the Lucky Bamboo plant? Do you think it’s lucky? Well, it really isn’t. In this article, I will discuss whether or not you should purchase a Lucky Bamboo plant. First of all, what is a Lucky Bamboo plant? A Lucky Bamboo is a houseplant that many people buy to spruce ...
Bamboo is a grass, but one that comes in many varieties, from dwarf bamboo plants that top out at about a foot to giant bamboo that can soar to 100 feet. The bamboo plant with which Americans are most familiar, lucky bamboo, is not true bamboo at all, but a member of the lily family. ...
Some people think bamboo is a mysterious plant, and whether that’s true or not, its exotic beauty holds undeniable appeal for gardeners. Once believed to be among the most primitive of forest grasses, modern DNA testing has found that bamboo is actually a highly evolved plant species. Besides green, bamboo can be found in lovely ...
Dense bamboo forests are evidence of how left to grow, the rhizomes of bamboo will spread out, forcing more bamboo shoots to the surface. Much like Lily of Valley, it can be difficult to control the spread of bamboo rhizomes and to remove them. There is a clumping variety of bamboo though that does not ...
Bamboo, believed to be a symbol of good fortune and success by Feng Shui followers, is becoming increasingly popular. Lucky Bamboo is said to be luckiest when received as a gift but that should never stop you from purchasing some Lucky Bamboo for yourself! Just think of it as a gift from you to you ...
Bamboo fence is one of the most up and coming, durable, and green fencing materials available to homeowners today. It comes in poles, slats, rolls, panels, screens, making it one of the most attractive, and environmentally friendly, fencing materials on the market. Bamboo Fencing Styles There are a number of bamboo fencing materials and building ...
Bamboo has been seen as a symbol of good luck for hundreds of years. It’s very popular in the Chinese tradition of Feng Shui in which items in your home are arranged to help bring you harmony, balance and whatever you may be lacking in your life. It has become a popular plant for household ...
Are you looking for an elegant, natural way to add texture and style to any room in your home? Bamboo curtains may be your answer. These unique curtains have warm, rich colors which can enhance just about any decor ranging from Asian themed decor to natural and earthy. Different than the popular bamboo blinds, vertical ...