bamboo

[dofray]

We have inherited a large bamboo plant outside our front door. Everytime we try and cut it down more bamboo shoots up, is there a quick and simple method of getting rid of it. It is in a plot about 10ft long and 5ft wide. Thanks if anyone can help.

[tamborine]

bamboo is of the grass family. If you stop it seeding it will eventually die out. Meantime do this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgoJELvPSXg&fea ture=PlayList&p=5570F599E9411F07&index=4

[ScareCrow1]

Or you could just buy a panda!

[alan30]

Cut it down and as the new shoots grow up spray them with Glyphosate. This is a systemic weedkiller and will translocate into the roots and kill them. If it is well established it may take a number of treatments. Wait until shoots are four to six inches long before spraying.

Glyphosate is available at most garden centres under their generic name - look for Tumbleweed or Roundup if not sure.

It does not have immediate effect - takes 10 days to 3 weeks to show.

http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles1005/bamb oocontrol.asp

[MWB]

Napalm or agent orange.

Like the Americans did during the Vietnam War!

Lol.

[another-view]

Buy a pet panda?

[cassa333]

Don't cut it down... dig it up.

[chrissy2138]

@another-view
great minds think alike. :)

[PeteHull]

If it is the type known as Japanese Knotweed then I recall it being in a category that needs to be irradicated from this country as it is taking over everywhere. See http://www.jksl.com/what-is-japanese-knotweed. htm for further information with regards getting help/advice etc.

Even if it isn't this type you will be able to see the makeup of the plant and gain knowledge from the growing method it employs.


Pete