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Any yard or garden space can be given a tropical feeling through the use of bamboo while saving the homeowner or tenant money. Bamboo creates wind breaks and shade, which reduces energy bills for heating and cooling. It is relatively inexpensive and can be used to increase backyard privacy without putting up a picket fence. Premade bamboo fencing and poles can be used to help csover structural outdoor elements and can be accented through the use of live plants. The right type of soil and climate are important for these plants to flourish, as is a little bit of skill for the first-time planter. Here are some basics on preparing a garden or wind break.

Equipment For the rookie gardener, it is important to have some basic equipment, such as a shovel, hoe, rake, gardening gloves and garden hose. These can be bought from any home improvement store or discount department store. Some offer online deals through discount coupons and coupon codes. A watering can can be used instead of a hose, but it is more labor intensive.

Time Growing bamboo can actually be rather easy if the plants are cultivated correctly and planted in the correct way. The shoots develop very vigorously when properly cared for and can grow several inches in a single day. This means that a natural wall or covering can be grown in just a few weeks or months. The quick shade will provide reduced energy bills in time for the hottest months of the year.

Climate Bamboo trees favor climates that are warm or tropical. Extreme climates with a short growing season or low rainfall totals will yield unhappy plants that might not grow as expected. The leaves and shoots are most productive in partial shade. This means that there should be a few hours of indirect sunlight each day so that the heat does not burn the plants. Using bamboo fencing or temporary tarps to create partial shade can greatly help seedlings to grow more aggressively. It is important that the leaves receive direct sunlight for at least half of the day.

Soil Almost all bamboos favor sandy or loam soil. Areas that have unusually dense or clay soil should have the area prepared first. This can involve tilling the soil and then mixing in sand, mulch or other loose organic materials. The root system needs some moisture in the soil. The bulk of the water in the area, however, should be allowed to drain so that it is clear of the roots to prevent rot from occurring. Rocks or biodegradable mats buried under the soil can help to create a drainage path for the water. These are also available at the local home improvement or discount department store. The material will break down and become mulch over the years that will keep the soil light. Rocks will provide a continual source of drainage.

Protection The bamboo trees need to be protected from the wind when first planted. This is because the root system is very shallow at first and is not able to support the weight of the fast growing shoots in strong wind. Light fencing or tarps can be used to create a temporary shelter for the young plants. Proper spacing of the seedlings will allow the plants to grow and expand over the years to create a dense patch. Each plant should be spaced anywhere from 36 to 60 inches from neighboring shoots. The roots will send out runners as the plant matures that can potentially harm other roots that are within this range. Eventually, they will create their own shade and wind breaks.

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