| Caring for bamboo is not a tough experience once | | | | good drainage level as it can be particularly fussy |
| the plant has become established. It's in the initial | | | | about having to sit in water for extended periods of |
| stages that some well worn rules need to be | | | | time. For new plants, watering up to three times a |
| followed to ensure your plant survives. | | | | week should be sufficient but this could be increased |
| Caring For Bamboo Plants | | | | to daily if you live in a hot climate. If you need to |
| In recent years, many people have transformed their | | | | water daily, don't water for more than just a few |
| gardens into lush havens simply by planting bamboo. | | | | minutes. |
| It prefers the full sun so make sure your plant will | | | | At the other end of the scale, be careful not to |
| receive adequate sunlight. The clump variety is | | | | water too often or for too long. The bamboo plant |
| prefered over the running type but this is a | | | | may react such as overshedding it's leaves. It's just |
| preference that may depend on your skill and | | | | applying some simple common sense and striking up a |
| experience with this hardy plant. | | | | good balance. This will depend upon which season |
| Running bamboo could cause problems in time, | | | | you plant and whether you live in a hot or cold |
| especially with neighbors but also can affect building | | | | climate. |
| structure. When planting the running variety, a barrier | | | | Fertilizing Bamboo |
| down to about 2 1/2 feet is essential. Packing down | | | | Fertilizing is an intricate part of caring for bamboo |
| the soil next to the barrier wall is highly | | | | during the establishment phase. You run the risk of |
| recommended. | | | | producing an unhealthy plant or at worst, your |
| Three Elements Of Caring For Bamboo Early | | | | bamboo may not survive so fertilizer is highly |
| In the early stages, it comes down to three basic | | | | recommended. What type of fertilizer should you |
| things; | | | | use? Certainly one which is high in nitrogen. |
| - water liberally... | | | | Once maturity has been reached, caring for bamboo |
| - apply the appropriate fertilizer... | | | | becomes a lot less rigid. It's like caring for a new born |
| - make sure the young plant doesn't get invaded by | | | | baby; getting it through the initial stages requires |
| weeds. | | | | patience and care but once into maturity, bamboo is |
| Watering Bamboo | | | | a beautiful addition to any garden. |
| When watering your plant, make sure there is a | | | | |