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SWBTATTReg

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3. Wow. We planted this (bamboo) down at my Mom and Dad's place in the country (Ozarks), and

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Mon Mar 6, 2023, 07:17 PM

Mar 2023

now that I've seen bamboo grow to incredible heights, and its root structure, I'm so glad that it didn't take off down there, they would have had a mess...but my Mom wanted it there where we planted it, it didn't seem to like the spot or it was just too cold for it to survive.

Again, good luck and bring extra tools to hack at the roots, prepare for some broken tools, ha ha heh. It's a tough plant.

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Trying not to get TOO excited, as doing so not helpful, but [View all] elleng Mar 2023 OP

Good luck. Bamboo is a difficult plant to remove, if one has it growing in their yard. SWBTATTReg Mar 2023 #1

So I understand. Here's a pic of the 'nuisance' bunch, elleng Mar 2023 #2

Wow. We planted this (bamboo) down at my Mom and Dad's place in the country (Ozarks), and SWBTATTReg Mar 2023 #3

I HEAR it's a tough plant! elleng Mar 2023 #4

Bamboo removal guy just stopped by! elleng Mar 2023 #5