Is it any wonder people love bamboo so much? Their upright canes make them a striking addition to any garden – and, better still, they double up as a fast-growing privacy screen, too. Here's how ...

Some readers, like Dr. Ann E. Walts, wanted to know if they could grow bamboo in pots on a balcony or inside. Almost all small or mid-size bamboos do great in containers, especially some of the ...

Experts are urging gardeners not to plant such invasive plants due to its unruly nature. Not only can this cause serious ...

The culms of black bamboo emerge green but turn black in their second year, making a stand as dramatic to look at as it is to look through -- even in a pot. Black bamboos and other midsize running ...

Bamboo holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest-growing plant, and some species can shoot up to nearly 3 feet in just one day. Its rapid growth rate makes it a favorite for quick privacy ...

Planting bamboo grown in containers can be done anytime. Regardless of the species they prefer a longer growing season. Some bamboos suffer ‘top-kill' in cold weather but will grow back.

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 ...

I’ve been keeping this humble yet mighty bamboo pot scraper perched at my sink for years now. A dear friend of mine gave it to me as a gift, which to be perfectly honest, I thought was a little ...