How to Create a Natural Privacy Fence by Growing Bamboo

Bamboo, one of the fastest growing plants in the world is misunderstood by many people when it comes to gardening. The main reason for this is because some people do not have enough knowledge about bamboo and the 1,000 species of the plant.

You can successfully grow bamboo in your yard with only a little extra knowledge about the plant and caring for it.

You can create a natural fence of bamboo along perimeters of your yard by doing the following:

1. Plant a version called "clumping." There are numerous clumping versions of bamboo. Just make sure you have purchased a clumping version because it forms a root ball, and the roots should not spread like evasive varieties of the plant.

2. Decide the approximate height you are seeking for your privacy fence. This is because you can control the height of the bamboo early on. If you wait too long, it may take lift equipment to reach the top of the bamboo. You can also control the depth of the bamboo on a regular basis, for example if the plant is on the edge of a sidewalk in front of your yard you will want to keep the pathway clear of bamboo so others may walk by without interference of the plant.

Make sure not to purchase a non-clumping version of bamboo unless that is your intention, for example planting on large acreage away from structures and plumbing.

Evasive (non-clumping) bamboo can cause damage to underground piping and wiring, not only in your yard but it can spread to other properties.

Here are some options to purchase live clumping bamboo plants online.

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Amazon.com Clumping Bamboo

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