Customer installs bamboo rhizome barrier

Recently, a customer of mine sent some photos of his installation of bamboo rhizome barrier. Quite the project, but is well worth it. Running bamboo, placed in a planting area with bamboo rhizome barrier creates a beautiful screen that is contained within a planting area. I only recommend planting running bamboo if (1) you have alot of land for it to stretch its rhizomes, (2) you plant it in a pot that rests on a paver, or (3) you install a bamboo rhizome barrier around the planting area.

This rhizome barrier is 40 mil utility grade plastic that is 30 inches deep. Since bamboo rhizomes can leap mid air and dive back in the ground, bamboo rhizome barrier needs to be installed with a 2 inch lip above ground.

We sell bamboo rhizome barrier in 24 and 30 inches. For pricing and details, click here. We can cut to order and ship anywhere in the U.S.

Cheers!

Sean

Mad Man Bamboo Nursery - Rocklin, CA

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Leaping rhizomes!

This is why you leave 1 -2 inches above ground when you install a bamboo rhizome barrier. Pictured is a rhizome from Phylostachys nigra "Megurochiku" coming up for air and diving right back into the ground. A 30 inch plastic barrier with 1 to 2 inches above ground is an effective way to contain a running bamboo in its intended planting area.

Although I do love running bamboo, clumping bamboo is nice because it is non-invasive and does not require containment with rhizome barrier. For me, running bamboo belongs in a pot.

Cheers!

Sean

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Facebook plunge

It's funny, I don't find Facebook very user friendly and sometimes I wonder the purpose of it when you get alot of meaningless chatter. But I do see its real power, connecting people together.

I'm a bit "old school" - I like e-mail, I don't get text messaging and twitter, not so sure. I'm like a weird Luddite mixed with amateur technology adopter - if its easy to use, I'll try it, if its too complex, nevermind.

Anyways, today I took a step into the 21st century and set up a Facebook account for my bamboo business - Mad Man Bamboo.

If you'd like to see what I am up to, look to your right, click "Become a Fan", sign up if your new to Facebook or if your already registered with Facebook - you'll become a "fan." I'll be posting updates from time-to-time and hope to have it serve as a place to answer questions regarding my favorite plant - bamboo.

Bamboo rhizome barrier

Another new thing I have added to our offerings is - bamboo rhizome barrier. We carry both 24 inch and 30 inch. More on this by clicking here - bamboo rhizome barrier.

Cheers!

Sean