Bamboo Removal Walk-through (Starling Ave.) | 003-K0113A

A walk-through of bamboo growth on a prospective client's property. Bamboo extends across property boundaries. Covers common mistakes and methods for approaching a bamboo removal project.

Because bamboo is grass, the same herbicide that kills it will also prevent regrowth. I don't recommend herbicide because it kills fish, harms soil biology, and isn't necessary. Unfortunately ...

You'll need back-breaking work or heavy equipment to remove bamboo the right way without herbicide. Start by starving the bamboo of nutrients, eliminating biomass, and finally digging up the roots.

Does bamboo come out in the first year? Rarely. Without starving the bamboo, you accelerate growth. Cutting the bamboo off at the ground sends out enzymes that stimulate new growth. If you don't understand the plant, it is better to hire a professional.

NOTE: Proper bamboo removal is a many-year project to ensure it does not come back with a vengeance. Click here for tips on clearing bamboo, https://www.prosperityhomestead.org/secrets-of-clearing-bamboo/

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