Boy I sure learned a LOT about your clumping bamboo plants. They are beautiful Eric. You've done such a nice job of planting and caring for them and this video tells a lot. Great job. Plus I enjoyed seeing those two at the end and a little tidbit of Calvin. Loved the entire video!!!
Great video. The best gardening videos are ones that take place over a long time, which is exactly what yours is, not just potting up the plant and telling us how it will grow.
Thanks for the video! I live in Cornelius Oregon and just learned about the bamboo garden a week ago. I think I like the look of the middle robustas you have. This was exactly the video I was looking for so I can picture it in my backyard
I have some beautiful clumping bamboo plants in my yard that are tropical plants that should not be doing well in my climate (Zone 8 area). My temps get to 20 degrees sometimes and the plant leaves will burn a bit, but these plants are huge and recover quickly. These are great plants to have when you garden, since you can build so many things with bamboo (trellises, birdhouses, etc). I have beautiful yellow/green culms and dark green. Love my bamboo!
I have 2.5 acres I'm thinking of planting bamboo but of the giant varieties. A lot of info out here to absorb. Yours look really healthy and pretty. Thanks for posting.
I have the Incense Bamboo for the same reason as you have with your neighbor, mine is two years old, and now about 4 meters high(13 feet) , and when matured about 10 meters high(33 feet)
Looks great, I'm thinking of putting Gracilis against my back fence for privacy. They are Clumping Bamboo. If they work well I'll buy more. They grow to 8m in height and can be pruned as desired, very bushy, takes 18 to 24 months for full height.
I too am planning to plant some bamboo to block my neighbor's view over my garden. Have you taken any measures to prevent your bamboo spreading under your fence and into your neighbor's garden? For sure he won't be too pleased to have bamboo appearing unexpectedly in his garden. Thanks for posting this video
Ok ok dont leave us hangin’ here. We all wanna see if it got taller ;)? If you could go back would you choose different variety? Maybe not clumping one? Bamboo is def on my list once new neighbors will move in next door !
I had running bamboo here before. Check my other videos. I switched to this. I don't know of any other varieties that are this sun tolerant that get this big. I will post another video this year.
Thank you for such a great video! I would love an update on their progress for 2021. Would also like to learn some of the pros/cons you can share! I need bamboo to block my neighbors! Kelvin is adorable 🥰
Loved this informative video; with all of the growth, you mentioned "thinning" later this summer which will be interesting to see. Since it is rapid growth, will it try to "take over" your yard? I watched the lego video and found it educational and entertaining. Also loved your take on being able to have more time during COVID19..."the upside of disaster"! You have great comic relief while being informative!
The name of your channel really is spot on. Could have been "My stupid channel" too though... If someone clicks on a title with the question "how fast does something grow", people usually expect to get to know how fast it gets TALL. Not just shots of the bottom of the thing, pointing out it gets a few new shoots every now and then. But then, I'm stupid too it looks like, as this is the THIRD time I fell for it and clicked on one of your video's :(
Hi, thanks for this update vid, I watched your digging and planting of this clumping bamboo, also the 30" hedge to keep the roots contained. Well done! I'm about to look and get scabrida clumping bamboo. I am thinking of planting along an irrigation line, I live in an area of CA that is very much similar to weather in Wenatchee, WA. How are you providing irrigation? Any suggestions for summer heat and watering? Thank you for showing the differences between robusta and scabrida variation. It will help me decide when planting🦋 the very end is darling and wonderful message🌾
It’s behind my garden. I water my garden with a sprinkler a couple times per week and the bamboo is included. I usually water for a couple hours per session. I also have a commercial-grade above-ground drip line that runs all the way around the edge of my yard and it goes right through the middle of the bamboo.
thank you for sharing this we live in St Helens Oregon and considering a bamboo wall to do exactly the same thing you are blocking the two story houses next door
It takes about two months for new culms to reach full height. And no it does not require a lot of maintenance. However, it gets big, so having a containment method or a large space is important. It is not running bamboo, but it still gets very large.
@aberdeenflyers7441 no. They grow a little taller each year, but the growing season is just a few months long. It will take four or five years for them to get to full height.
I had the black bamboo around 2 feet for two years with no growth, I fertilized them with chicken manure 3 weeks ago, and now I have thick shoots with some of them measuring over 6 feet.
I’d love to know what the results would’ve been if you had laid down granules of bamboo fertiliser. I reckon you would’ve had greater height and more foliage.
No need for complaints or disappointments. Don't have higher expectations for plants growing in a random area of the world theyve never been before.. :P
Hello. Two years ago I planted 7 bamboo trees along my fence. I was told by the nursery that they were clumping bamboos. To make story short 2 years later i found out they were running bamboos because there were tons of new culms popping up my yards. I rototiller the yard and dug up the stalks. I used vinegar, salt and dish soap to kill the remaining culms. It's pretty much contained. My question is how long do i have to wait to actually know if all the rhizomes are dead? Will they come and grow again? Thanks.
Good question. I don’t know. If you dug them up within two years you probably got them all. I started out with running bamboo and I kept it about two years. It wasn’t too hard to get rid of. I was wondering the same thing but if you do a thorough job of digging them out you’re probably good.
@@myboringchannel thanks for the quick response. It's only been a month when this happened. Everyday i check for new shoots. And everytime i see them i dig them out right away. Their stalks were cut up in segments due to rototilling the yard. But some of the stalks still have live rhizomes and that's what I'm still dealing right now. Not much though. They're kind of yellowish so it means they're dying for lack of water or maybe the mix vinegar and salt I've been pouring. I cut the culms then pour the mix vinegar into it's tube. In that way the vinegar will run thru it's stalks killing the entire growth. I'm just afraid that if i plant new plants or grass back and start watering that area, bamboos may come growing again. They're just grass or weeds. You start watering them, feeding them, and they'll come back to life all over again. Maybe i should wait for a year?
Just cuts them when you mow the grass. Bamboo that gets cut off do keep growing. Might get new shoots but just cutting them. There's videos you could be look up to control them
It should be illegal to sell a runner as a clumper. This is the kind of stuff that gives bamboo a bad name! Imo clumping bamboo should be the only kind sold in warm climates and in cold climates where only runner can grow they should come with a waiver and a warning label 😂
I’d like to plant some trees to make shade for the pool. I want trees with no big roots. Is this bamboo appropriate? If not, Are there any tree you recommend? Thanks
Bamboo is a grass, and it would take a good number of bamboo to provide shade. Also you better watch out for the stems of the bamboo because they can crack your pool.
how are your bamboo doing NOW? also, arent they incredibly invasive?? I hope your neighbor back there is gonna be cool with getting some on their side too!! hahaha Love the video though, i have some bamboo myself but i keep it all in very large pots! Here in san Diego ive seen bamboo bust through concrete! Home owners dont take too kindly to it. lol
This is clumping bamboo. It is not invasive. If you’ve watched my other videos, you know I have a 30 inch border in the ground. There is no way this bamboo is getting into my neighbor’s yard. Clumping bamboo does not run. Running bamboo ... now that’s invasive!
use a thing like "underground fence" to control the roots is a must (not know what is it called), if not, it will grow under the fence. better not grow near neighbors fence, because when the bamboo flowering, the seeds drop to neighbors yard, will need to pay for it and dig them out.
If you're serious about eating your bamboo, you may choose not to use Miracle Grow. Also do a soil test, especially if the bamboo is planted near a wooden fence. Many fence wood have toxic preservatives (ie: arsenic as well as pesticides). Some people don't want to consume arsenic, unless you're trying to build your arsenic tolerance in case you think someone may poison you ... haha!
I’d plant them a minimum of 5 feet from the fence maybe even a little further. Any type of clumping bamboo is fine. But some grow much larger than others. I like the varieties that I have.
They haven't yet. And I've had them for at least five years--maybe longer. I'd have to go back and see when I put my first video up ... clumping bamboo is not nearly as invasive as running bamboo.
What was the reason why you replace your spectabilis running into a clumping? We had clumping before and after 6 years, it was declining and the middle part looks dead. I live in zone 9 btw. Did you put a barrier around your clumping? And running as well? I am jealous at how beautiful your grove looks. I am now having spectabilis running because it was too painful to dig the clumping and cut the culm to maintain it. Was your running bamboo tougher to cut?
The barrier that I put in for the running bamboo is still there and I am using it for the clumping bamboo. I can’t really remember how difficult it was to cut the running bamboo. It’s been a few years now.
5:48 You can eat them but when they are much younger, no more than afew days old and like 20cm high and you need to boil them for 20min before eating them.
I'm doing the same thing in the same climate with the same species (faregsia robusta). How far off of the fence did you plant? I'm trying to conserve space, but don't want to plant too close and put pressure on the fence when the bamboo matures.
Watch my first video. You will see how I put the border in the ground. Keep in mind that even clumping bamboo can spread a lot. ruclips.net/video/8pJ3JxAaK_U/видео.htmlsi=6YJuOjKNF1qlOgfj
Hi, I will lay concrete on side of home in back yard but not all the way to street fence..I will have about 4 and a half feet of dirt between concrete slab and fence facing street. I live in the city of clovis ca in a corner lot house...I wanna know if planting bamboo for privacy will be good in my case? I want something that does not grow too big and also something easy to maintain. Been looking at evergreens too..to be honest don't know what to plant there? Another option was to lay concrete all tje way to fence and put trees, plants or whatever on pots for privacy..
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could you please show if your barrier worked and stopped it growing into your neighbor's yard and how your front trench is doing? Did you get to see and cut roots and shoots in there like you planned? I thought the roots might push the dirt and make it collapse in and ruin your efforts.
They make blockers that you can put in the ground up to 36 inches below the soil....If you are going to plant bamboo you would be well advised to use some sort of blocker if you aren't trying to propogate new growths.
Nope. Never have. When is the best time? Do you have a specific fertilizer you recommend? What about the typical Scott’s stuff I use in the rest of the lawn?
@@myboringchannel if using composted manure I do it in the fall since it is slower release. As for lawn fertilizer in the early spring before it starts to shoot. As long as it just fertilizer and not weed and feed or anything with weed control in it you should be good
Hi, now correct me if I'm wrong. I just ordered 10 Campbell and am changing my plans as I'm advised they like shade. But looking at what you have done it looks like you planted in "full sun." Am I right? Your thoughts?
It may depend on where you live and how intense the sun is. I live right next to Portland, Oregon and these plants thrive here. They are in full sun. No shade. I water them pretty heavily in the summer and they do very well.
@@myboringchannel ;) I ordered mine yesterday (10). I'm in Boise (zone7a) in talking to The Bamboo Garden there concern was the sun. That concern changed my plan just a little. Doing a hedge street side but thinking I'll back the first part of the hedge up more under the canopy of my American Sycamore. Then next year evaluate how well they have done and if I can expand out into the sun or plant some additional shade.
@@myboringchannel I live near Whidbey Island and my bamboo is fantastic. It grows up to 30 feet high in some places and I love it. It's such a majestic and beautiful plant.
I’m in Tn. Love my bamboo. You do need to contain it. That’s not really that big a deal. It’s a grass and roots don’t go deep but spread out. Even without doing the 30 inch containment in the spring you just mow over the new shoots. Not a big deal.
@@myboringchannel thats amazing! i have golden bamboo thats potted in its second year and I live in Michigan and want to try to plant it next year in the ground and would love to get it to survive my winters
I enjoyed the video, thanks! I am looking at these 2 species for my horse trough planters (2'x4'x2', galvanized). I am curious what you used for a root barrier? I have a clumping bamboo in front of the kitchen window to screen a viw of the neighbors. Not sure what species it is. I have had it for about 6 years. It thrives on neglect. I rarely water it and only fertilized it once or twice. Wish I new what species it is.
@@myboringchannel I was just about to ask the same thing. We're in McMinnville and I'm thinking about starting a bamboo grove in our backyard. Compatibility with climate was one of my questions so I guess that's not an issue!
They will spread slowly but not crazily like running bamboo. I would put a border in the ground. Watch my first video bamboo video. I demonstrate the process.
Hi. I have a narrow walkway of about 6 feet between myself & my neighbors. I would like to know if planting these rufas would be a smart idea to create a hedge but am concerned about the width needed to give plants room to grow. I only have a 6 foot walkway. How many feet into walkway will rufas need to grow?
I’m not sure how wide the rufas get. Keep in mind they would probably prefer a little bit of afternoon shade. If you’re concerned about the width, an in-ground barrier might be a good idea. ruclips.net/video/8pJ3JxAaK_U/видео.html
which clumping bamboo is the best one to take care of, the least messy etc...? I live in california in zone 9 i think. Need about 13-15ft in height and about 20 ft to 30 ft wide to block my 2 story neighboor house.. I heard I can get this clumping bamboo 10-15ft tall already? Somebody told me I can grow them in pots but eventually have to take them out of the pot and plant them in the ground?
They are all a little bit messy in terms of dropping leaves underneath them. The robusta is probably the most sun tolerant but most clumpers would prefer some afternoon shade for the best results, especially in an area like zone 9 which I think is Southern California. In Western Washington, I’m growing the robustas in full sun and they do very well. A little tighter habit, and a little lighter green. Where you are, I think they would get some leaf burn in full sun. The height requirements sound good, but keep in mind they get very wide. Mine are currently about 7 feet wide and getting wider.
Hi I purchased banboo and I’m pretty sure it has mealy bugs, it’s a white stuff that you can sip off, I can’t actually see the bugs. How do I rid this, I’m to scared to plant them till it’s gone
It really depends on what you have. Running bamboo needs to be in a nice big container. Clumping bamboo can grow 10 to 15 feet around. But there are several clumpers that are much smaller than that. So it would be useful to know what you have. And honestly, I have never grown bamboo in a container. I would just get the biggest one you can find!
@@myboringchannel thx I really don’t know what I got. I think it’s clumping one?? It’s got very thin leaves. Wish I could post a photo to get your pro advice
Hi I live in clovis california in the city and would like to know what type of bamboo and if this plant is good and low maintance to block my 2 story house neighboors or should I look into aluhja pine trees? I just need wherever I plant to be about 15-20 ft tall and about 10-15ft wide. Thank u
Just saw yoir video and yoir yard just looks like mine with a 2 story house as a neighbor. The placement of your bamboo trees are exactly where I wanna put mine. What type of bamboo is this and how big will it get?
@@futbol1972 I used to live in Clovis but now live near Seattle! The weather here is completely different than Clovis. Why not go to Gazebo Gardens and see what they recommend.
Is yours the non evasive bamboo and has it spread...how tall is it gonna get and how often do u ha e to trimm it to keep it to size? I heard eventually non evasive bamboo spreads and that is a lot of work to mantaine it? I do like how it looks though
This is great. I know what to plant when I don’t like my neighborhoods 😂😂
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It can also be sold at 30 to 50 pounds for 3 Pieces
Bro, I hate my neighbor and need to plant the highest and fastest growing tree asap!!
Looking for seeds now 🤣
Boy I sure learned a LOT about your clumping bamboo plants. They are beautiful Eric. You've done such a nice job of planting and caring for them and this video tells a lot. Great job. Plus I enjoyed seeing those two at the end and a little tidbit of Calvin. Loved the entire video!!!
Thank you!
Imagine hearing I’m trying to block my neighbors house. Lol loud as hell in the backyard. 😂 I would love it
I wonder if they're decent acoustic blocks. I have road noise I would like to attenuate.
Great video. The best gardening videos are ones that take place over a long time, which is exactly what yours is, not just potting up the plant and telling us how it will grow.
Thank you!!
We just pkanted 24 bamboos, hopefully they grow fast.
What variety did you plant?
Thanks for the video! I live in Cornelius Oregon and just learned about the bamboo garden a week ago. I think I like the look of the middle robustas you have. This was exactly the video I was looking for so I can picture it in my backyard
The Bamboo Garden is awesome. Be sure to check out my other bamboo videos!
I have some beautiful clumping bamboo plants in my yard that are tropical plants that should not be doing well in my climate (Zone 8 area). My temps get to 20 degrees sometimes and the plant leaves will burn a bit, but these plants are huge and recover quickly. These are great plants to have when you garden, since you can build so many things with bamboo (trellises, birdhouses, etc). I have beautiful yellow/green culms and dark green. Love my bamboo!
Love the pavers around the bamboo 😊
Thank you!!
Family man, you are to good because you love your family and your plants.
Positive outlook on life... 💯 I wish more people thought like you... peace and blessings brother
Thank you
I have 2.5 acres I'm thinking of planting bamboo but of the giant varieties. A lot of info out here to absorb. Yours look really healthy and pretty. Thanks for posting.
I have the Incense Bamboo for the same reason as you have with your neighbor, mine is two years old, and now about 4 meters high(13 feet) , and when matured about 10 meters high(33 feet)
Very nice.
Looks great, I'm thinking of putting Gracilis against my back fence for privacy. They are Clumping Bamboo. If they work well I'll buy more. They grow to 8m in height and can be pruned as desired, very bushy, takes 18 to 24 months for full height.
I too am planning to plant some bamboo to block my neighbor's view over my garden. Have you taken any measures to prevent your bamboo spreading under your fence and into your neighbor's garden? For sure he won't be too pleased to have bamboo appearing unexpectedly in his garden. Thanks for posting this video
Of course. Watch my first video, How to Plant Bamboo and Keep it Contained, to see my containment strategy.
Why should you bother?If it spreads into the neighbours yard that would be his task to contain it or if he keeps it, it would be double bonus for you.
The person who plants it is responsible
Just use a blocker from your hardware store, they sell them at 18 and 36 in varieties. It's work to install one but it is very effective...
Ok ok dont leave us hangin’ here. We all wanna see if it got taller ;)? If you could go back would you choose different variety? Maybe not clumping one? Bamboo is def on my list once new neighbors will move in next door !
I had running bamboo here before. Check my other videos. I switched to this. I don't know of any other varieties that are this sun tolerant that get this big. I will post another video this year.
Thank you for such a great video! I would love an update on their progress for 2021. Would also like to learn some of the pros/cons you can share! I need bamboo to block my neighbors! Kelvin is adorable 🥰
Update coming soon.
my goodness, this was very helpful. Thanks!
Loved this informative video; with all of the growth, you mentioned "thinning" later this summer which will be interesting to see. Since it is rapid growth, will it try to "take over" your yard? I watched the lego video and found it educational and entertaining. Also loved your take on being able to have more time during COVID19..."the upside of disaster"! You have great comic relief while being informative!
No, since this is clumping bamboo (not running bamboo) it will not take over my yard. The plants get big though!
Great to see them side by side
really a good video showing real time growth of bamboos
Thank you!
The name of your channel really is spot on.
Could have been "My stupid channel" too though...
If someone clicks on a title with the question "how fast does something grow", people usually expect to get to know how fast it gets TALL. Not just shots of the bottom of the thing, pointing out it gets a few new shoots every now and then.
But then, I'm stupid too it looks like, as this is the THIRD time I fell for it and clicked on one of your video's :(
Thank you! I appreciate you.
Thanks for sharing... we were getting ready to plant some bamboo that is not bamboo... I see a dead leaf problem ahead
Thank you for the effort this took you
You’re welcome!!!
Hi, thanks for this update vid, I watched your digging and planting of this clumping bamboo, also the 30" hedge to keep the roots contained. Well done!
I'm about to look and get scabrida clumping bamboo. I am thinking of planting along an irrigation line, I live in an area of CA that is very much similar to weather in Wenatchee, WA. How are you providing irrigation? Any suggestions for summer heat and watering? Thank you for showing the differences between robusta and scabrida variation. It will help me decide when planting🦋 the very end is darling and wonderful message🌾
It’s behind my garden. I water my garden with a sprinkler a couple times per week and the bamboo is included. I usually water for a couple hours per session. I also have a commercial-grade above-ground drip line that runs all the way around the edge of my yard and it goes right through the middle of the bamboo.
i definitely should plant some love the video
Yes! You should.
thank you for sharing this we live in St Helens Oregon and considering a bamboo wall to do exactly the same thing you are blocking the two story houses next door
You're welcome!
How fast does this bamboo grow and how tall? Also, does it require a lot of maintenance?
It takes about two months for new culms to reach full height. And no it does not require a lot of maintenance. However, it gets big, so having a containment method or a large space is important. It is not running bamboo, but it still gets very large.
@@myboringchannel holy crap! so you can buy these 15 bux things from the nursery and two months later up they go? huh
@aberdeenflyers7441 no. They grow a little taller each year, but the growing season is just a few months long. It will take four or five years for them to get to full height.
5:48
I hard you can eat these? NO NO STO… crunch, hmm not bad 😂
love this vid a lot. I wonder if bamboo stalks make good anti-burglar proofing. a bit of barbed wire in front of them. they look pretty sturdy
Interesting thought
I had the black bamboo around 2 feet for two years with no growth, I fertilized them with chicken manure 3 weeks ago, and now I have thick shoots with some of them measuring over 6 feet.
Watch out. Black bamboo will run and run and run and run and run and run ...
I’d love to know what the results would’ve been if you had laid down granules of bamboo fertiliser. I reckon you would’ve had greater height and more foliage.
That might have been a good idea! I’m going to try to fertilize them this year.
Looking good. It’s gonna get there. It’s gonna grow a lot more and they’ll start getting bigger very soon
Thanks for the comment!
If you eat the bamboo you can turn into a panda. I read about this on Reddit. Nice video thanks
Interesting thought
No need for complaints or disappointments. Don't have higher expectations for plants growing in a random area of the world theyve never been before.. :P
Hello. Two years ago I planted 7 bamboo trees along my fence. I was told by the nursery that they were clumping bamboos. To make story short 2 years later i found out they were running bamboos because there were tons of new culms popping up my yards. I rototiller the yard and dug up the stalks. I used vinegar, salt and dish soap to kill the remaining culms. It's pretty much contained. My question is how long do i have to wait to actually know if all the rhizomes are dead? Will they come and grow again? Thanks.
Good question. I don’t know. If you dug them up within two years you probably got them all. I started out with running bamboo and I kept it about two years. It wasn’t too hard to get rid of. I was wondering the same thing but if you do a thorough job of digging them out you’re probably good.
@@myboringchannel thanks for the quick response. It's only been a month when this happened. Everyday i check for new shoots. And everytime i see them i dig them out right away. Their stalks were cut up in segments due to rototilling the yard. But some of the stalks still have live rhizomes and that's what I'm still dealing right now. Not much though. They're kind of yellowish so it means they're dying for lack of water or maybe the mix vinegar and salt I've been pouring. I cut the culms then pour the mix vinegar into it's tube. In that way the vinegar will run thru it's stalks killing the entire growth. I'm just afraid that if i plant new plants or grass back and start watering that area, bamboos may come growing again. They're just grass or weeds. You start watering them, feeding them, and they'll come back to life all over again. Maybe i should wait for a year?
Just cuts them when you mow the grass. Bamboo that gets cut off do keep growing. Might get new shoots but just cutting them. There's videos you could be look up to control them
It should be illegal to sell a runner as a clumper. This is the kind of stuff that gives bamboo a bad name! Imo clumping bamboo should be the only kind sold in warm climates and in cold climates where only runner can grow they should come with a waiver and a warning label 😂
You can cut the new grow roots, peel it, boil it with salt & pepper and eat them. Love it.
Sounds yummy
Love the end for inspiration. Great work!
Ready for another video! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
I’d like to plant some trees to make shade for the pool. I want trees with no big roots. Is this bamboo appropriate? If not, Are there any tree you recommend? Thanks
Bamboo is a grass, and it would take a good number of bamboo to provide shade. Also you better watch out for the stems of the bamboo because they can crack your pool.
@@jesus2402 bamboo can be a contained growth.
Bad choice as they drop leaves. You really don't want trees 🌲 by your pool
how are your bamboo doing NOW? also, arent they incredibly invasive??
I hope your neighbor back there is gonna be cool with getting some on their side too!! hahaha
Love the video though, i have some bamboo myself but i keep it all in very large pots! Here in san Diego ive seen bamboo bust through concrete! Home owners dont take too kindly to it. lol
This is clumping bamboo. It is not invasive. If you’ve watched my other videos, you know I have a 30 inch border in the ground. There is no way this bamboo is getting into my neighbor’s yard. Clumping bamboo does not run. Running bamboo ... now that’s invasive!
Nice vid! Do the slender weavers drop a lot of leaves? Should I not plant near a pool? Thanks!
I wouldn’t put any trees near a pool. But bamboo does drop a lot of leaves
Nice privacy idea.
Try to trim the leaves about 1/4 the height of the older ones so that the new ones can get more sunlight. That way, the others can grow faster.
This is a great idea. Thank you!
How do you make sure the bamboo doesn’t go under your fence to you neighbors yard? Or even hurt your fenc??
Watch my video called How to Plant Bamboo and Keep it Contained
use a thing like "underground fence" to control the roots is a must (not know what is it called), if not, it will grow under the fence. better not grow near neighbors fence, because when the bamboo flowering, the seeds drop to neighbors yard, will need to pay for it and dig them out.
@@kaitemoss1583 thank god bamboo only flowers ever 60-100 years :D
Thank you for a video and information.
of course!
I thought bamboos have way bigger diameter than those? Are these thin species or because they are so young or because how closely they are?
Thank you.
There is over 1400 varieties of bamboo. From small ones like that to the giant ones people think of when they think of bamboo.
@@johncline3033 thank you, they look beautiful 💕
Existing bamboo on property where I live. New cones at least six inches in diameter, ten foot growth in week and a half! Now twenty foot plus tall😀
How far apart did you plant them? Looks really good
Your bamboos looks great and it’s good for privacy from your neighbors; that’s what I need for my new house. You can eat the young bamboo shoots too.
If you're serious about eating your bamboo, you may choose not to use Miracle Grow. Also do a soil test, especially if the bamboo is planted near a wooden fence. Many fence wood have toxic preservatives (ie: arsenic as well as pesticides). Some people don't want to consume arsenic, unless you're trying to build your arsenic tolerance in case you think someone may poison you ... haha!
Good advice!
How far from fence should I plant them and what type of bamboo is best for privacy. Dont want the one that's is invasive
@@futbol1972 ... idk.
Do you plan on eating the bamboo at any time?
I’d plant them a minimum of 5 feet from the fence maybe even a little further. Any type of clumping bamboo is fine. But some grow much larger than others. I like the varieties that I have.
What type of Fargesia robusta is your bamboo? I started growing robusta formidable but yours looks like robusta Campbell?
Campbell
how do you see the differences on such alow deffinition/details video ?
Do you have growth coming up on the other side of the fence? How do you mitigate it?
Go watch my original video - how to plant bamboo and contain it. It’s fully contained.
@@myboringchannel thanks for the link. Watched it. Moral of the story, get clumping bamboo…lol.
improve your soil and thin out by a third throughout so the remaining have more root space and space for leaves and can grow taller like at first
Won’t the bamboo lift your cinder blocks? I’ve read they are very invasive and hard to keep under control…
They haven't yet. And I've had them for at least five years--maybe longer. I'd have to go back and see when I put my first video up ... clumping bamboo is not nearly as invasive as running bamboo.
@@myboringchannel how tall are they now. id they block out the windows in the end!
@@Danielle-fw5uu I’d say about 15-20 feet tall now.
Cinder blocks/pavers instead of PVC edging would be easier to move to remove any culms growing where they shouldn't 🙂
What was the reason why you replace your spectabilis running into a clumping? We had clumping before and after 6 years, it was declining and the middle part looks dead. I live in zone 9 btw. Did you put a barrier around your clumping? And running as well? I am jealous at how beautiful your grove looks. I am now having spectabilis running because it was too painful to dig the clumping and cut the culm to maintain it. Was your running bamboo tougher to cut?
The barrier that I put in for the running bamboo is still there and I am using it for the clumping bamboo. I can’t really remember how difficult it was to cut the running bamboo. It’s been a few years now.
5:48 You can eat them but when they are much younger, no more than afew days old and like 20cm high and you need to boil them for 20min before eating them.
Yum
I'm doing the same thing in the same climate with the same species (faregsia robusta). How far off of the fence did you plant? I'm trying to conserve space, but don't want to plant too close and put pressure on the fence when the bamboo matures.
These are about five feet away but there is 30" border in the ground behind and to the sides of them. I would probably give them at least 6 or 7 feet.
I have arborvitaes that are not really growing against my back fence do you think I can plant some bamboo in between to fill it out for privacy fence?
You can. But be sure you know how much the bamboo will spread. Even clumping bamboo spreads.
@@myboringchannelwhat are the steps to do
Watch my first video. You will see how I put the border in the ground. Keep in mind that even clumping bamboo can spread a lot.
ruclips.net/video/8pJ3JxAaK_U/видео.htmlsi=6YJuOjKNF1qlOgfj
Great video... Do all of those new tall shoots leaf like the others... Do they need time to leaf?
Once they reach full height it takes a couple weeks for them to leaf out
Hi, I will lay concrete on side of home in back yard but not all the way to street fence..I will have about 4 and a half feet of dirt between concrete slab and fence facing street. I live in the city of clovis ca in a corner lot house...I wanna know if planting bamboo for privacy will be good in my case? I want something that does not grow too big and also something easy to maintain. Been looking at evergreens too..to be honest don't know what to plant there?
Another option was to lay concrete all tje way to fence and put trees, plants or whatever on pots for privacy..
Water moats work better at blocking bamboo
Did the broken one's from the wind end up growing back?
Great question ... and the answer is no.
Once a culm is pruned or breaks it will not grow any taller.
Would like to see an update on this
I’ve been slowly working on one.
Get on it 🙏🏼
@@myboringchannel would like to see N update also. Did it grow much in 2021? Hoping you had great results.
(Calvin is cute. And your kids are adorable & handsome, respectively.) Get some timber bamboo, you won't be disappointed!
Yeah I guess
Я посадила семенами в этом году. За два месяца пока около 12-15 см. Очень хочу на следующий год посадить в грунт. У нас -30 зимой может быть, я заказала зимостойкие сорта, посмотрим как будут приживаться.
could you please show if your barrier worked and stopped it growing into your neighbor's yard and how your front trench is doing? Did you get to see and cut roots and shoots in there like you planned? I thought the roots might push the dirt and make it collapse in and ruin your efforts.
It’s much different now. I replaced it with clumping bamboo. Watch my more current videos.
How do you keep it on your side of the fence?;;
They make blockers that you can put in the ground up to 36 inches below the soil....If you are going to plant bamboo you would be well advised to use some sort of blocker if you aren't trying to propogate new growths.
If you watch my original bamboo video you will see the border that I put in the ground
Do you fertilize your bamboo? Composted sheep manure works great or any high nitrogen lawn fertilizer will also work well
Nope. Never have. When is the best time? Do you have a specific fertilizer you recommend? What about the typical Scott’s stuff I use in the rest of the lawn?
@@myboringchannel if using composted manure I do it in the fall since it is slower release. As for lawn fertilizer in the early spring before it starts to shoot. As long as it just fertilizer and not weed and feed or anything with weed control in it you should be good
@@bradneil6013 *NO, NITROGEN FERTILIZER INTERUPTS THE NITROGEN CYCLE AND YOU MUST THINK BEFORE INFLUENCING
@@insectbite1714 okay then. You do you
This was great! Thank you
Hi, now correct me if I'm wrong. I just ordered 10 Campbell and am changing my plans as I'm advised they like shade. But looking at what you have done it looks like you planted in "full sun." Am I right? Your thoughts?
It may depend on where you live and how intense the sun is. I live right next to Portland, Oregon and these plants thrive here. They are in full sun. No shade. I water them pretty heavily in the summer and they do very well.
@@myboringchannel ;) I ordered mine yesterday (10). I'm in Boise (zone7a) in talking to The Bamboo Garden there concern was the sun. That concern changed my plan just a little. Doing a hedge street side but thinking I'll back the first part of the hedge up more under the canopy of my American Sycamore. Then next year evaluate how well they have done and if I can expand out into the sun or plant some additional shade.
Sounds like a plan. Let me know how they do. Bamboo Garden is awesome.
Can you safely grow clumping bamboo near a fence. Is it manageable so that my neighbors will not hate me?
He said in the comments to put a border in the ground
Mine is close to a fence, but I put in a 30 inch root barrier. Check out this video: ruclips.net/video/8pJ3JxAaK_U/видео.html
Slender Weavers bamboo is great for that purpose.
Does it grow under the fence on your neighbours 'property?
It might if I didn’t have a barrier in the ground. If you go back to my original bamboo video you will see the installation of my barrier.
How old are the planting here?
How long it takes to reach height of 10 feets
2-3 yrs
Add a line either nylon or aluminium at both end of the fence to keep them from swaying.
Great idea! Thank you for this.
What does it look like in the winter? Assuming around the Virginia line in the United States. So cold and snow
It looks great! Western WA, btw
@@myboringchannel I live near Whidbey Island and my bamboo is fantastic. It grows up to 30 feet high in some places and I love it. It's such a majestic and beautiful plant.
I’m in Tn. Love my bamboo. You do need to contain it. That’s not really that big a deal. It’s a grass and roots don’t go deep but spread out. Even without doing the 30 inch containment in the spring you just mow over the new shoots. Not a big deal.
Better yet eat the new shoots! Lots of recipes.
I love eating bamboo shoots 🤤
Did you grow bamboo from seed?
No
Which state are you in? I am wondering can I grow bamboo in IL? very cold my place
I would contact somebody at the bamboo gardens. They are in Hillsboro Oregon. They can answer any questions you have about bamboo.
@@myboringchannel thank you so much
@@lighthope3519 also look up your hardiness zone they grow all the way down to 3 so some bamboo you can probably grow
@@creepyunkle908 thank you
@@myboringchannel thats amazing! i have golden bamboo thats potted in its second year and I live in Michigan and want to try to plant it next year in the ground and would love to get it to survive my winters
How long did it take for that to grow in that much?
I think the grove is four years old now … but that’s a guess. It might be five or six.
This was helpful
I'm glad. Thanks for commenting.
yes very interesting. It give an idea how much they can grow in a season.
I enjoyed the video, thanks! I am looking at these 2 species for my horse trough planters (2'x4'x2', galvanized). I am curious what you used for a root barrier? I have a clumping bamboo in front of the kitchen window to screen a viw of the neighbors. Not sure what species it is. I have had it for about 6 years. It thrives on neglect. I rarely water it and only fertilized it once or twice. Wish I new what species it is.
This video shows the root barrier. ruclips.net/video/8pJ3JxAaK_U/видео.html
great video! thank you for posting!
You’re welcome
Broken culms don't grow any further, but they will shoot branches and leaves. The culms grow from the top so once they are broken that's it
Yep. Discovered that. But ones that are totally bent but not snapped off will still grow up crooked
Forgive me if you said in the video or the comments, where are you located? I am growing bamboo in Eastern Washington about an hour from WSU Pullman.
I'm near Portland, Oregon.
@@myboringchannel I was just about to ask the same thing. We're in McMinnville and I'm thinking about starting a bamboo grove in our backyard. Compatibility with climate was one of my questions so I guess that's not an issue!
They grow great here
I’m wondering if this would grow in Colorado?? We have shell rock and lime stone tho
Pretty hardy stuff
@@myboringchannel yep, i think we will try it!
Nice. Let me know how it looks in a year or two
@@myboringchannel high like colorado
Has the bamboo grew higher since?
It’s in its growth stage right now
Awesome!
Thank you!
I want to plant these, but I'm afraid they will spread under the fence and grow on my neighbors side. Any advice?
They will spread slowly but not crazily like running bamboo. I would put a border in the ground. Watch my first video bamboo video. I demonstrate the process.
@@myboringchannel yea thats what people been telling me that even the none invasive one eventually spreads and need to be contained too:(
@@futbol1972 Water contains bamboo the best. Bamboo falls over when it reaches water and the roots will stay in place near a river or pond.
How do you stop it growing in your neighbour's garden ?
I have a border in the ground. If I remember correctly it is 30 inches deep. You can see it in my original bamboo video. I show you how I install it
I want some Fargesia Murielae which grows up to 4ft. Could it still damage my wooden fence? On the opposite side is concrete so no neighbour issue.
It's hard to say. I'm not sure how far that particular variety spreads and I'm not sure how close to your fence you're planting it.
Hi. I have a narrow walkway of about 6 feet between myself & my neighbors. I would like to know if planting these rufas would be a smart idea to create a hedge but am concerned about the width needed to give plants room to grow. I only have a 6 foot walkway. How many feet into walkway will rufas need to grow?
I’m not sure how wide the rufas get. Keep in mind they would probably prefer a little bit of afternoon shade. If you’re concerned about the width, an in-ground barrier might be a good idea. ruclips.net/video/8pJ3JxAaK_U/видео.html
Can you grow these in large planters. The trough-like ones?
I'm sorry I've never tried
which clumping bamboo is the best one to take care of, the least messy etc...? I live in california in zone 9 i think. Need about 13-15ft in height and about 20 ft to 30 ft wide to block my 2 story neighboor house.. I heard I can get this clumping bamboo 10-15ft tall already? Somebody told me I can grow them in pots but eventually have to take them out of the pot and plant them in the ground?
They are all a little bit messy in terms of dropping leaves underneath them. The robusta is probably the most sun tolerant but most clumpers would prefer some afternoon shade for the best results, especially in an area like zone 9 which I think is Southern California. In Western Washington, I’m growing the robustas in full sun and they do very well. A little tighter habit, and a little lighter green. Where you are, I think they would get some leaf burn in full sun. The height requirements sound good, but keep in mind they get very wide. Mine are currently about 7 feet wide and getting wider.
I think iam in Northern California
You think?
Well fresno ca is right in the center of so cal and north so I don't know who claims fresno..Fresno is located in the central valley.
But I still think is Northern California according to some maps. Lol
How do u keep them from spread to the neighbor's yard?
I have a 30 inch barrier in the ground. Go back to my first bamboo video and you will see how I installed it
Hi I purchased banboo and I’m pretty sure it has mealy bugs, it’s a white stuff that you can sip off, I can’t actually see the bugs. How do I rid this, I’m to scared to plant them till it’s gone
Try neem oil or a similar insecticide.
I would say neem oil and soap water mixed
Any update on the bamboo neighbor blocker?
Working on a video right now. It’ll be a bit though
What about timber bamboo ??? It grows way tall 80 feet or so
Love how you skipped April 20th
Also my name is Calvin nice dog
Will it ever damage or lift your fence? I have a tinder block wall
No, because I have a barrier. Without a barrier--YES.
It will tear apart your cinder block wall as well.
@@myboringchannel ok thx. I will definitely keep it in a container. Any recommendations on size and type?
It really depends on what you have. Running bamboo needs to be in a nice big container. Clumping bamboo can grow 10 to 15 feet around. But there are several clumpers that are much smaller than that. So it would be useful to know what you have. And honestly, I have never grown bamboo in a container. I would just get the biggest one you can find!
@@myboringchannel thx I really don’t know what I got. I think it’s clumping one?? It’s got very thin leaves. Wish I could post a photo to get your pro advice
Welcome back!!!!
thank you!
How often do you use the watering system you installed? Very subtle and great video
Hi I live in clovis california in the city and would like to know what type of bamboo and if this plant is good and low maintance to block my 2 story house neighboors or should I look into aluhja pine trees? I just need wherever I plant to be about 15-20 ft tall and about 10-15ft wide. Thank u
The kind I talk about in this video is pretty good
Just saw yoir video and yoir yard just looks like mine with a 2 story house as a neighbor. The placement of your bamboo trees are exactly where I wanna put mine. What type of bamboo is this and how big will it get?
@@futbol1972 I used to live in Clovis but now live near Seattle! The weather here is completely different than Clovis. Why not go to Gazebo Gardens and see what they recommend.
@@omachinancy I will thank u..
Is yours the non evasive bamboo and has it spread...how tall is it gonna get and how often do u ha e to trimm it to keep it to size? I heard eventually non evasive bamboo spreads and that is a lot of work to mantaine it? I do like how it looks though