I love bamboo and just bought a couple more, so i have about 10. Back to the question of how to get rid of it....
first identify the type. If you cant, take pics and post them here. Next list it on gumtree or similar, free bamboo (say which kind) dig it out yourself. Some bamboos are v expensive, i would be happy to dig one out for free (thats not an offer unless you are close by )
Might not get it all, but it would be a good start.
lovegardens - take your time creating your plot - your last one grew over 17 years, and it's hard to look out on a very different view.
It can be daunting having a blank page when you're used to so much more. Decide which areas need attention first - shelter belt/privacy etc. Start a new thread and ask for some suggestions for the bits you need to tackle first. You might be better getting a boundary hedge in initially, or some trellis for climbers to give privacy.
In any case, you'll get plenty of help on the forum.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm not overly 'loved up' with bamboo plants, but I do like the long green leaves associated with them - also like the look of the black bamboo.
Irrespective, I want to built a planter wall similar to the pic below (I've no idea if the plants in those are bamboo btw - just an image to demonstrate the wall).
A few posters have mentioned properly containing the plants, but even then (given the stories on here) with drainage holes I'd be worried they'd find a route through them? Unless I had a series of wholes along the base, then laid material across the base before adding the soil? I'd be just as happy to be recommended a similar looking plant to bamboo (at least from the look of the leaves, rather than the distinctive bamboo stem) if I'd really be playing with fire.
Miscanthus can give you a similar effect somapop. The problem with images which catch our attention is that they don't always give the whole picture. Would be interesting to see what that image looks like five years down the line for instance!
If they're containerised, they still need drainage and you therefore need weep holes, otherwise they'll get waterlogged - which isn't good. You might get away with it if they're planted in a position where they'll get mown too - as long as you keep mowing any new 'sprouts'
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I should have considered potting up the bamboo when I lifted it. I could have made a fortune. Large ones at our local garden centre are over 50 quid. I reckon I could have potted up at least 10 of that size.
Thank you for the replies. Privacy is my first need, nowhere to sit without being overlooked, patience I do not possess and time is not on my side this time around. So bamboo is definitely out don't need the worry.
I'll see what is not too expensive that is already grown tall. I need to plant in containers so that they will be taller than the fences.
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I took the risk and planted some bamboo in one if those large black builders trugs sunk two thirds into the ground
Any runners I can snip off the top
I have other bamboo in my plot that I inherited that has clumped nicely so it's not all bad
Maybe I will regret it only time will tell. ..in the interim it's a very handsome and interesting plant
I love bamboo and just bought a couple more, so i have about 10. Back to the question of how to get rid of it....
first identify the type. If you cant, take pics and post them here. Next list it on gumtree or similar, free bamboo (say which kind) dig it out yourself. Some bamboos are v expensive, i would be happy to dig one out for free (thats not an offer unless you are close by
)
Might not get it all, but it would be a good start.
lovegardens - take your time creating your plot - your last one grew over 17 years, and it's hard to look out on a very different view.
It can be daunting having a blank page when you're used to so much more. Decide which areas need attention first - shelter belt/privacy etc. Start a new thread and ask for some suggestions for the bits you need to tackle first. You might be better getting a boundary hedge in initially, or some trellis for climbers to give privacy.
In any case, you'll get plenty of help on the forum.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm not overly 'loved up' with bamboo plants, but I do like the long green leaves associated with them - also like the look of the black bamboo.
Irrespective, I want to built a planter wall similar to the pic below (I've no idea if the plants in those are bamboo btw - just an image to demonstrate the wall).
A few posters have mentioned properly containing the plants, but even then (given the stories on here) with drainage holes I'd be worried they'd find a route through them? Unless I had a series of wholes along the base, then laid material across the base before adding the soil? I'd be just as happy to be recommended a similar looking plant to bamboo (at least from the look of the leaves, rather than the distinctive bamboo stem) if I'd really be playing with fire.
Perhaps a series of grasses instead?
Cheers.
Miscanthus can give you a similar effect somapop. The problem with images which catch our attention is that they don't always give the whole picture. Would be interesting to see what that image looks like five years down the line for instance!
If they're containerised, they still need drainage and you therefore need weep holes, otherwise they'll get waterlogged - which isn't good. You might get away with it if they're planted in a position where they'll get mown too - as long as you keep mowing any new 'sprouts'
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I should have considered potting up the bamboo when I lifted it. I could have made a fortune. Large ones at our local garden centre are over 50 quid. I reckon I could have potted up at least 10 of that size.
Definitely KT. I have spent loads. ££.
Thank you for the replies. Privacy is my first need, nowhere to sit without being overlooked, patience I do not possess and time is not on my side this time around. So bamboo is definitely out don't need the worry.
I'll see what is not too expensive that is already grown tall. I need to plant in containers so that they will be taller than the fences.