How to Plant a Bamboo Garden
Many people like to use bamboo as a decoration backdrop for their gardens. Make sure your climate gets a lot of sunshine because bamboo needs a lot of sunshine to survive. You'll also have to make sure the bamboo is properly watered.
Things You'll Need:
- Shovel
- Rake
- Weed Repellent
- Plastic Sheeting
- Pencil
- Paper
- Tape Measure
- Compost
- Mulch
- Thoroughly clean the area where you want to plant the bamboo. Make sure you kill all weeds because it could harm the bamboo until it gets thicker. The bamboo will eventually start choking out the bamboo once it gets thicker.
- Dig a trench about two feet deep around the area where you want to plant the bamboo.
- Install a plastic sheet in the trench when you're finished digging the trench. You should be able to find this sheeting at a local home improvement store in their lawn and garden section. Make sure you have enough by writing down the dimensions of your trench.
- Mix about one foot of compost in the soil with a shovel and a rake. The compost will help the bamboo grow faster.
- Dig small holes to plant each individual bamboo plant. Make sure the holes are large enough so the roots are deep into the soil. Fill in the extra space with your dirt and compost mix by scooping it with your hands and firmly packing it around each plant.
- Put mulch around the each plant to add extra protection. Make sure you water it regularly so it grows healthy.