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Amazing Facts about Bamboo

Amazing Facts about Bamboo

The popularity of bamboo is increasing year after year and many incredible stories are told about this plant. But is it all true what they say about bamboo? Does it really grow 1 meter a day? Does bamboo originate from China? On this page you’ll discover all the...
HOW CAN I GET MY BAMBOO TO GROW FASTER?

HOW CAN I GET MY BAMBOO TO GROW FASTER?

By nature, bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. Typically, most varieties can reach full maturity within just a few years with the proper nutrition and care. However, if you’re looking to give your bamboo the extra boost that it needs to explode...
Could bamboo be the bio-energy of the future?

Could bamboo be the bio-energy of the future?

With a single bamboo pole able to provide rudimentary power to a rural household for a month, could bamboo provide an answer to energy poverty in many parts of the developing world? An estimated 2.6 billion people rely on traditional biomass (such as fuel wood and...
Bamboo is becoming an increasingly popular “green” material

Bamboo is becoming an increasingly popular “green” material

One material seems to stand at the heart of the recent revolution in green products – bamboo. Bamboo is booming, and is estimated to be worth upwards of $25 billion in 2012. There are a number of positive attributes of this grassy material (it is not wood as many...

5 Ways to Use Bamboo in Your Landscape

Bamboo is one of the most exotic and eco-friendly materials used in construction. Long associated with Asian cultures and design, this giant grass has been trending in the U.S. for the last few years, especially in flooring. It is strong, beautiful, and thanks to...