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- Thu Apr 02, 2020 4:43 pm
- Forum: Growing Bamboo
- Topic: Observations of Parvifolia over 13 years
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4302
Re: Observations of Parvifolia over 13 years
Great info David. Just thought I’d chime in and offer my thoughts. With the work involved, health, job, kids, etc., etc., I stopped growing all the Phyllostachys except the parvifolia that came from Tennessee :wink: . Mine was planted in 2008. I’ve found in western PA the bamboo has to be shielded f...
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:31 pm
- Forum: Bamboo Discussions
- Topic: Negative Post-Gazette article
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9524
Re: Negative Post-Gazette article
Thank you guys so much for the quick responses. I was totally swamped today with work and trying to do some family stuff tonight while getting by on one leg (1 more month non weight bearing on crutches!). Anyway, I plan to follow up if I don't get a reply in a few days or see this guy take action on...
- Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:43 pm
- Forum: Bamboo Discussions
- Topic: Negative Post-Gazette article
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9524
Negative Post-Gazette article
Hey guys - been awhile! I was looking at my local news and came across this article in my local paper: 'Green' bamboo not ideal for Pittsburgh area I emailed the author the below and if any of you have the time, please feel free to offer him your two cents as well. Bamboo does not have a strong foot...
- Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:50 am
- Forum: Other Plants & Landscaping
- Topic: Stairs/bench project
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15090
Re: Stairs/bench project
For projects like this, I like spending more time with the challenge of making things work VS spending more up front time planning - amazing how much you can learn. Looks great Fred! - time to cover up the small timber retaining wall above it with bamboo to make it match - should keep you busy a bit...
- Sun Aug 15, 2010 7:04 pm
- Forum: Growing Bamboo
- Topic: The backyard photos
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5013
Re: The backyard photos
R.I.P. 'whateveritis"
- Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:10 am
- Forum: Growing Bamboo
- Topic: Help with selecting plants for layout
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5176
Re: Help with selecting plants for layout
Finally added a field division of nuda and aureosulcata. With the heat and humidity this year, the only thing keeping the others from running back to China is lack of water....
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:37 pm
- Forum: Bugs, beasts and diseases
- Topic: Mole Patrol
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3346
Re: Mole Patrol
I used something similar at my old place when I had an outbreak a few years ago - could not tell that it was helping - I think for those particular pests, stomping on the holes and runs got them to vacate - or maybe it was the matriarch that I took out with the pellet gun. Regardless of what you try...
- Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:22 pm
- Forum: Bamboo Discussions
- Topic: Chinese Walking Stick video
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4232
Re: Chinese Walking Stick video
Gil,
Can't give a high rating on the video - was looking and hoping for a closeup . Outside of no zoom-in on the culms (hint, hint) pretty nice for a camera phone - thanks for posting.....
Can't give a high rating on the video - was looking and hoping for a closeup . Outside of no zoom-in on the culms (hint, hint) pretty nice for a camera phone - thanks for posting.....
- Tue Jul 06, 2010 4:03 pm
- Forum: Bamboo Discussions
- Topic: Steel handle shovels
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5199
Re: Steel handle shovels
For taking divisions I seriously sharpen an old flat landscaping shovel and hammer it through with a sledge. If you really have a lot to go through and its dry a buddy to hold the shovel will help. I've found nothing (in my younger days) that won't bend - have a 5' pry bar that I bent trying to get ...
- Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:24 pm
- Forum: Growing Bamboo
- Topic: My new shoots are dying. Why?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2555
Re: My new shoots are dying. Why?
In most cases especially with younger plants this is totally normal.
- Thu Jul 01, 2010 2:42 am
- Forum: Bamboo Identification
- Topic: C. sulcata - new leaf growth
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2634
Re: C. sulcata - new leaf growth
looks great Fred - thanks for sharing all the pics
that isn't one I sent you in a trade is it? - for different reasons I ended up losing all my seedlings (gave away most) - looked like it was going to be a decent house plant.....
that isn't one I sent you in a trade is it? - for different reasons I ended up losing all my seedlings (gave away most) - looked like it was going to be a decent house plant.....
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:33 pm
- Forum: Growing Bamboo
- Topic: Bamboo culm pics - ( no dial up dinosaurs LOL )
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3913
Re: Bamboo culm pics - ( no dial up dinosaurs LOL )
Markj,
How did the chusquea culeou fair when you hit -14c?
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If you can get better pics, I'd like to see the robusta & r. wolong to compare. I have both, but 'wolong' early on seems like it is superior in both appearance and hardiness...
Thanks and looks great!
How did the chusquea culeou fair when you hit -14c?
&
If you can get better pics, I'd like to see the robusta & r. wolong to compare. I have both, but 'wolong' early on seems like it is superior in both appearance and hardiness...
Thanks and looks great!
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:51 am
- Forum: Growing Bamboo
- Topic: Everyone Loves Rick
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3088
Re: Everyone Loves Rick
here I thought I was gettin some love...
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:46 pm
- Forum: Bamboo Identification
- Topic: Maturity throws my ID for a loop
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4856
Re: Maturity throws my ID for a loop
I've seen the bissetti type white margins although not as pronounced, on aureosulcata. If you look at the last pic @ the nice red looking shoot, it also has the white margins. I'm thinking straight aurosulcata unless I was missing something you pros picked up. Rough sandpaper like culm test should p...
- Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:25 pm
- Forum: Experimenting with Bamboo
- Topic: Mulch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6997
Re: Mulch
I was able to notice on many potted bamboo plants and certain shrubs/trees in my new landscape that the dyed mulch the landscape contractor used in our neighborhood was NOT good for the plants. It turned many plants a light green color in the heat of summer even with watering. Was not lack of nutrie...