Every year, I think about trying new and unique plant materials for our area. Some of them are hardy and some are not, but I ...

When it comes to fast-growing privacy screens, bamboo often tops the list. It can grow 15 to 30 feet tall and produces dense, attractive foliage within a single season. I have been tempted more than ...

Bamboo continues to be a fascinating plant for many people. Not only does it have a unique visual appeal, but it also has a reputation for growing very quickly. Some people appreciate bamboo for its ...

You and your neighbors will end up with a forest, fast. When you're planning your garden, you're probably thinking about plant aesthetics, perhaps creating a little privacy, and what works best for ...

When someone mentions bamboo, what pops into your mind? Do you think of some impenetrable tropical jungle and the constant buzz of mosquitoes? Or maybe your bamboo kitchen utensils or flooring?

Bamboo has a way of selling itself. It looks neat in garden centres, promises quick privacy and grows faster than almost anything else people put in the ground. For many homeowners, it feels like an ...

SAYREVILLE – The borough has banned bamboo planting in town. The Borough Council approved an ordinance on second reading at the March 24 meeting that regulates the invasive plant species. Any person ...

Another town in Middlesex County wants to ban residents from planting bamboo on their property. Sayreville introduced an ordinance this week that would fine residents up to $1,200 for planting either ...

The ordinance includes a $1,200 fine for each day a violation occurs. Residents with existing bamboo plants must ensure the plant is not within five feet of a property line. SAYREVILLE – The borough ...