Bamboo Grass - Spreading everywhere !!!!

Hi

I was given some bamboo grass 2 years ago and planted it in my front garden borden in the corner.

I think that's what it is ?

It looks nice but it starting to spread the WHOLE length of my border/about 5m and when cutting grass today i found i stalk popping out of it as well !!!!

Shall i dig it out/try to remove it ?

Cheers

 

I wouldn't plant anything with the word grass in it's name. I don't like this trend for grasses. I always imagine they would be very invasive. i think you might have trouble digging it out completely. I would hack it down and use Glyphosate weed killer on it. I don't know I just imagine it would be difficult.

 

Hello bilobonic and welcome to GC.

I can't help you with your problem ... my two Bamboos are in pots .... for safety sake! I do think you have a massive problem on your hands.

I am moving your post to the Tropical Gardening section as it may attract more attention there and therefore more help.

Good luck!

 

Will this killer affect the surrounding shrubs ? It has basically grown through whole border and mingled with them.

ta

 

Not if you don't spray the leaves. Gather the shoots of bamboo that are intermingled with other shrubs and sort of squash them down then spray with glyphosate on the ground. If it is springy peg it down. Be wary of spray drift. Do this on a still dry day. Keep dosing it every few days.It will take about 2-3 weeks to see it shrivel and die. Don't by the ready made spray. Too expensive. Get the stuff you dilute and if you haven't got one get a hand sprayer. You can adjust the nozzle for a more direct jet. Costs about a fiver in B&Q

 

OOhh I made the mistake of planting bamboo on a bed on the side of our patio and it went everywhere :oops

Hubby ended up digging it out of the bed. He had to take up the flags on the patio too as the roots had spread right under half of it. Lesson learned, never again!!! :hehe:

Good luck

 

I had some from Wilkinsons and have brushed it on the leaves and cut stalk ends. Will let you know how i get on.