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Late Winter/Early Spring is a great planting time, (not just bamboo but many trees and shrubs).
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Well my beautiful cow picture is a very tenuous link to the subject I wanted to talk about - fertlisers.
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This maybe the most important post on this page and it's to do with.... watering!
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Always plant in the ground if possible as opposed to using potted alternatives.
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Bamboo is a little different from other plants, once a cane has been pruned it no longer grows.
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Don't fear using bamboo with moderate spread, it’s important to give you coverage.
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Mixing bamboo, it's a common question as whether it's a good idea to mix bamboo when planting...
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Bamboo replaces it's leaves throughout the year - new leaves emerge to take the place of...
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How tall - how fast? It's far from an exact science, but this is roughly what you can expect.
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Bamboo are perfectly suited to being planted out in pots/planters. Although size is important...