"The extensive root system and rapid growth don’t help, especially since the roots can spread up to 30 feet away from the parent plant," Andy explains. "The worst thing is the fact that bamboo ...

Most gardeners are familiar with battling invasive weeds, but did you know some ornamental species can also become a nuisance ...

Cortesia de ReNüTeq. In addition, another factor to take into account is the quality of the soil, which is not always mentioned. According to Luke, “Guadua bamboo's root system stays intact ...

Its extensive root system sends up new shoots annually, so it doesn't need to be replanted. Bamboo is also the fastest growing plant on the planet. (Giant kelp comes in second.) ...

While bamboo is a narrow plant, which appears not to take up too much room. However, it is strong and its roots system can grow to be huge, even spanning 30ft.

"We chose bamboo because it has a very dense root system. It is also a fast-growing plant, among the most productive terrestrial plants in the world, and it is a rustic plant - it can resist many ...