Bamboo can make a great living fence for privacy from the neighbors, but be careful about which type of bamboo you plant in your yard. Here's why.

There are three main types of bamboo: clumping, running, and reeds. While all three varieties have gained traction as backyard plants, clumping bamboo is the most popular option for homeowners due ...

Clumping bamboo has a root that resembles ginger and ... getting taller in warmer, northern areas. Plants reach maturity in about 5 years. Buddha’s Belly Bamboo: Has swollen internodes ...

These “clumping” bamboo species are non-invasive, and instead of growing laterally ... Its quick growth, long life-cycle and the continued annual production of new poles (culms) contributes to the ...