Bamboo, as an element of decor on the garden plot, landscape designers love to use, but is it worth getting acquainted with such an exotic plant?
The Oriental culture has long been considered one of the most mysterious. Chinese medicine, Japanese painting, the architecture of the Orient attracted the attention of Europeans because of its grace, unusual structure, and mystery. Bamboo is perhaps the symbol of the East, in some people’s minds. Did you know that it can be grown on a simple garden plot, surrounded by so familiar to our eyes flowers.
Bamboo is a fairly common plant. It is attractive, above all, because it is light and durable at the same time. Various kinds of furniture are made of it, and from the fibers you can get a quality fabric (with proper processing). Its young leaves are even used as food. Is it worth mentioning that the sets of wicker furniture for villas, gardens will look most appropriate in summer and spring in the yard. A lot of online catalogs now offer furniture for country houses, wicker furniture.
Bamboo can be grown in almost any climate, except arid and snowy regions. Just think of the wild bamboo that grows in Sakhalin. If it grows like that, why not plant it in your garden. Bamboo is sure to attract the attention of guests, who will probably be surprised to see such an exotic plant in your garden.
Bamboo comes in two basic forms. Firstly, they are the low herbaceous species of this plant. Secondly, they can be stiff-stemmed. The most common, especially in Europe, can be called one of the varieties of Japanese bamboo – Bambusa fortunei. This kind should be watered very often, especially in the first months when the stems will grow intensively (some grow 50 centimeters per month). The stems of this bamboo are not very tall, and the leaves are very bright and colorful. Like any plant, it needs fertilizer. Propagates very quickly. Some gardeners call it “taking over the territory”. This should not be allowed. Bamboo should be carefully fenced off from other plants. Or, if you do not have such an opportunity, carefully monitor the growth and spread of this type of plant and nip any attempts of bamboo to “take over the territory”.
If you dared to take such a step as to plant bamboo in your garden plot, consult with experts whether it is possible to do it in your area and what species is suitable for you.
