by Rica | Apr 7, 2020 | Blog
Soil requirements Bamboo will grow in most soil types, whether it be clay-based soil or sand. They have a very shallow root system (about 30cm for smaller bamboos and about 50cm for larger ones), thus the type of soil is not all that important (though good top soil...
by Rica | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog
Plastic waste. It is everywhere. Our throw-away approach to plastic is causing us huge problems. With many alternatives now around, let’s consider bamboo. And ask ourselves, “bamboo versus plastic – is bamboo an eco-friendly alternative?”. Plastic is a Global Problem...
by Rica | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog
BALI, Indonesia—How do you build a future out of grass? On the Indonesian island of Bali, one organization has set out to do just that. Ibuku, an architecture and furniture design firm based outside of Denpasar, Bali’s capital, is using Dendrocalamus asper bamboo—or...
by Rica | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog
Bamboo – the giant grass Bamboos popularity has risen in recent years fueled by its myriad of practical uses and aesthetic features. Bamboo is the fastest growing and most versatile plant in the world with many nations depending on it for their livelihood....
by Rica | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog
Why Bamboo? First, some background information. There are more than 1500 types of bamboo. Our specific type is called Moso Bamboo. Don’t worry, pandas eat 42 types of bamboo, but Moso grows too high for them to reach the leaves. So you won’t be brushing any pandas out...
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