Bristol, UK - Find Out Everything You Need To Know About Bamboo In Bristol

From the Bamboo Experts West Country Knotweed & Garden Services

Bamboo in Bristol has steadily gained popularity, as well as amongst UK homeowners in the last ten years, however, many people are unaware that it is a vigorous and fast-growing plant that is extremely difficult to control.

Bamboo is known and often loved for its decorative appearance and, in some cases, for its fast growth that provides privacy to overlooked gardens. However, you should be very wary about planting it or buying a property where it is present since some bamboo species are highly invasive and difficult to control.

Weed control companies in the UK are being asked more and more to remove and control bamboo that has been planted without knowing how it will take over or if it has spread from a neighbour’s garden.

According to the UK Weed Industry, invasive bamboo is becoming a major issue for British homeowners who may not be aware of its invasiveness or speed of growth. ‘Running’ bamboo varieties can reach depths of up to 30 ft underground as well as their extensive growth above ground.

In the UK, some mortgage lenders and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) are extremely reluctant to lend on a property where Japanese knotweed is present or has been present, bamboo remains an underappreciated invasive weed that can grow out of control if not planted correctly.

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Bamboo is extremely invasive and like Japanese Knotweed, it spreads via its root system underground. Like Japanese Knotweed if it isn’t controlled and managed by an expert like West Country Knotweed & Garden Services it will quickly get out of control. The bamboo plant is extremely hardy and it will grow in most soils and in extreme weather conditions.

Bamboo is now earning a bad reputation by homeowners not planting it responsible and without the right control methods in place. If it is planted responsibly and with good knowledge, it is a manageable plant in any type of garden.

From its fast-growing roots, bamboo propagates horizontally through the soil with lateral buds that drive upwards to form the canes. The spreading rate of running bamboo is greater than that of clump-forming bamboo, which often surprises homeowners and is why you should be extremely careful planting it.

In recent years, many concerned homeowners have contacted West Country Knotweed Removal and Garden Services after accidentally planting bamboo and allowing it to spiral out of control. We will assess the growth and advise on the best method of controlling and removing bamboo, so you can be assured that it won’t take over your property. Contact us today to arrange a free, no-obligation site survey on 0117 321 7799.

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