Post #305136 by freddiefreelance on Wed, May 9, 2007 11:24 AM

On 2007-05-08 19:19, RevBambooBen wrote:

On 2007-05-08 11:59, Swanky wrote:

On 2007-05-08 11:53, Haole'akamai wrote:
And don't forget that rhizome barrier, especially since you're considering big runners!

:wink:

I read about those and the instructions said something like:

You'll need a 30 inch barrier, other wise the runners will hit the barrier and turn and go under them. Start by digging a 30 inch deep trench....

I thought that was a lot of work. Especially since the runners on this stuff was just under the surface. I put up barriers and it just goes deeper! So, instead I plan to take a shovel and dig straight down all the way around annually. Any runners, I just chop them. Let them try and chop them off.

You're DOOMED!

It will be never ending!!!

Make sure you get every root fiber, or............

When using the barrier, make sure it is 4-5" above ground too!

Ben, what about clumping bamboo?