By : David de Castro
Landscaping the bamboo can give your garden a great scenery and perfect nature view. Bamboo plants are very durable, strong, and flexible that can stand out even in the worse whether condition. That is why bamboo is very popular in garden design and landscape. There are several things to consider in landscaping your bamboo with your garden to make it more presentable and beautiful. First thing you need to do is choose the right bamboo which is suitable to your location zone. Different kinds of bamboo have different endurance when it comes to whether condition and climate changes. So it’s better to know that you are aware about what type of bamboo you have and its compatibility in terms of climate zone. You need to choose a perfect spot of your bamboo to your garden, make sure that it fits to the location you’ve chosen.
Here are some key points to grow your bamboo perfectly and beautiful. Most bamboos prefer a soil pH of around 6.0 - 6.2 and partial to full sunlight. Newly planted bamboo requires liberal watering because it needs to send out new culms. Since bamboo are grasses and grown for their foliage, feed it with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Mulching will help control moisture and will protect cold hardy varieties in winter. New bamboo plants should be thoroughly inspected before being planted in the garden or near other bamboos. If your plants are being infected with parasites, use right amount of insecticidal materials. If there is no effect the use of a systemic miticide may be necessary.
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