Planting Bamboo Successfully
Planting bamboo is simple and usually takes only a few minutes. Our plants ship in well-rooted containers, so installation requires minimal digging and they establish quickly.
Start by digging a hole slightly larger than the root ball and loosening the surrounding soil so roots can expand easily.
Mix compost or organic material into the soil if available. Bamboo prefers soil that holds moisture while still draining well.
Set the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Keep the root ball consistently moist for the first few weeks while the plant establishes.
With proper watering and nutrition, bamboo establishes quickly and begins filling in as the root system expands.
Feed Your Bamboo for Stronger, Fuller Growth
If your bamboo hedge looks thin, slow to fill in, or uneven, the issue is usually nutrition. Bamboo grows best when it receives steady feeding and healthy soil conditions.
Our Bamboo Care Bundle combines a slow-release fertilizer with Recharge, a microbial soil conditioner that helps roots absorb nutrients more efficiently.
Together they support thicker canes, greener foliage, and faster fill-in for privacy screens.
- One annual fertilizer feeding
- Weekly soil support with Recharge
- Designed specifically for bamboo
FAQs
All bamboo plants we sell are clumping bamboo, not running bamboo.
Clumping bamboo grows outward slowly from the base and does not send invasive runners through the yard.
To ensure that your bamboo plants arrive in good health and have the best environment for success, we only ship to: AL FL GA LA MS SC TX
- UPS Ground (1-2 day shipping).
- All plants are shipped in an (8 in. x 8 in. x 40 in.) shipping box.
- Each plant weighs approximately 18 lbs.
- All orders are shipped Monday – Thursday each week.
- Order tracking numbers are provided via e-mail once the order has been shipped.
Plants are shipped in containers and are well-rooted and established.
Actual height can vary by variety and season, but each plant is ready to establish quickly once planted.
Bamboo is one of the fastest establishing landscape plants once roots are established.
Growth speed depends on climate, watering, and soil conditions, but plants typically begin filling in quickly after planting.
Yes. Many clumping bamboo varieties grow very well in large pots or planters.
Container bamboo works well for patios, pool areas, and decorative screens.