Choose the right type of bamboo so it won't take over your yard. Bamboo evokes the image of snacking pandas or serene Asian gardens—or it becomes a nightmare when this fast and aggressively growing ...

Jeremy Siegel: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. A cloud of pollen. That sounds like a figure of speech. But yesterday it was a reality as a yellowish, powdery haze floated above the greater Boston area.

You may believe planting bamboo will create a fast-growing privacy screen from your neighbors or the street. Although that may be true, bamboo has many more downsides. It is not good for fire-adapted ...

With their colourful stems, upright habit and evergreen leaves, bamboos make a striking addition to the garden, bringing structure and movement as they sway in the breeze. However, these statuesque ...

With properties getting smaller and everybody living closer together, garden privacy has become more important than ever before. It's not about liking or not liking our neighbours – we all need ...

Mention landscaping with bamboo and you will likely get chided for using an invasive plant. Contrary to popular belief, not all bamboos fall into this invasive category. There are running and clumping ...

Bamboo plants have highly ornamental attributes and are a popular choice for gardeners looking to improve privacy in their outdoor space. Often positioned on the boundary of a property, the tall canes ...

While bamboo is a narrow plant, which appears not to take up too much room. However, it is strong and its roots system can grow to be huge, even spanning 30ft. Bamboo is so strong it can grow through ...