Bamboo is perfect for bringing a jungle-like vibe to a backyard with its lush foliage and vibrant canes that gently sway in the breeze. And, it's easy to grow – in fact, in some cases, a little too ...

When it comes to fast-growing privacy screens, bamboo often tops the list. It can grow 15 to 30 feet tall and produces dense, attractive foliage within a single season. I have been tempted more than ...

Bamboo has a way of selling itself. It looks neat in garden centres, promises quick privacy and grows faster than almost anything else people put in the ground. For many homeowners, it feels like an ...

When someone mentions bamboo, what pops into your mind? Do you think of some impenetrable tropical jungle and the constant buzz of mosquitoes? Or maybe your bamboo kitchen utensils or flooring?

Q: I want to plant bamboo along my fence to add some privacy to my backyard. When is the best time to plant bamboo?Michael Whitsell, Henry County A: The best time to plant a bamboo screen is never.

The Doyenne of Dirt, gardening expert Ketzel Levine of Talking Plants fame, visits Weekend Edition Saturday and persuades host Scott Simon to get his hands dirty planting bamboo. We have photos to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SAYREVILLE – The borough has banned bamboo planting in town. The Borough Council approved an ordinance on second reading at the ...

Every year, I think about trying new and unique plant materials for our area. Some of them are hardy and some are not, but I ...

The ordinance includes a $1,200 fine for each day a violation occurs. Residents with existing bamboo plants must ensure the plant is not within five feet of a property line. SAYREVILLE – The borough ...