Experts have called for the sale of the popular garden plant bamboo in the UK and issued a warning after its branches were found to damage walls and buildings.
This invasive plant is a popular choice for city dwellers and can spread from gardens to homes by breaking through foundations.It may provide a natural barrier to nosy neighbors, but its rhizomes can spread to heights of up to 30 feet (10 meters) if left unattended.
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According to Environet founder Nic Seal, sales of bamboo have soared during the pandemic, with inquiries from customers doubling in the past 12 months.”The truth is that most bamboos are invasive, and I would expect their popularity to be greatly reduced if gardeners learned about these facts at the point of sale,” he said in the release.
“We often deal with entire gardens made up of large amounts of bamboo rhizomes, and homeowners desperately try to fix the problem by reducing or pruning new shoots as they appear.”
Nick explained that nurseries should have warned shoppers, adding: “It’s time garden centres and nurseries take some responsibility for the escalating problems faced by gardeners across the country who buy bamboo in good faith with no warning. risk.”
Evergreen perennial flowering plants are known for their exotic looks, but they can end up being a costly mistake.A South West London resident, Kate Saunders, said bamboo shoots were growing uncontrollably in her garden.
“I would advise anyone considering growing bamboo to think twice and only plant it in pots or containers in the ground – and be prepared to do a lot of maintenance to keep it under control,” Kate said, explaining that she regretted buying it.
While you can still grow bamboo at home, Environet is urging people to choose bushy varieties such as Bambusa or Chusquea.Beyond that, they explain that you should plant the roots in sturdy pots (avoid placing them directly in the ground) and make sure to prune them annually to check.
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Post time: Feb-01-2022
