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By Csb

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We have bamboo in our garden which is spreading rapidly. How can we either contain it or if this is not possible, get rid of it?




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Digging it out with a JCB is one option, Roundup weedkiller is another. "Bamboo" has answered a similar question a while ago with a suggested containment method involving a deep barrier, but I suggest you get rid of it.

17 Jul, 2010

 

Get rid if you can.

17 Jul, 2010

csb
Csb
 

Thanks. It may have to be the weedkiller although we do quite like it - if only it didn't spread like wildfire!

17 Jul, 2010

 

It spreads horribly, popping up dozens of feet from where you thought it was, and it's impossible to get out with a spade or fork, as the roots just below ground level are like iron bars. It's exciting on a bonfire too as the sections of stem make a series of bangs when they burn, like firecrackers.

17 Jul, 2010

 

i have mine in a large container a, then burried in ground to keep under control

17 Jul, 2010

 

Good idea Sanbaz, hope it's only for the Bamboo !!

18 Jul, 2010

 

lol heron,,, umm got me thinking now haah

18 Jul, 2010

 

I hope it doesn't mean another case for Inspector Barnaby after all it is Mid Sommer !!

18 Jul, 2010

 

lol heron nope im not ready to get rid of him yet,, maybe another couple of years haah,,, kidding ;o))

18 Jul, 2010

How do I say thanks?

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