and since alternative containers must also have the same properties, Collett has created prototypes using bamboo and starch, which he says have worked to ensure they maintain the same performance ...

Is it any wonder people love bamboo so much? Their upright canes make them a striking addition to any garden – and, better ...

John Negus, a gardening expert, suggests planting the handsome black-stemmed bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra), available at Fast Growing Trees. Ideally, start with a pot that's 8in in diameter and pot on ...